Preserve Editor Scroll Position vs Smooth scrolling with Lenis (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

4.6(9)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Smooth scrolling with Lenis

Smooth scrolling with Lenis

4.8(5)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smooth scrolling with Lenis has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) while Preserve Editor Scroll Position leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Preserve Editor Scroll Position has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Smooth scrolling with Lenis has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis4.8/5
Total Reviews
9Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis5
Active Installs
4.0K+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis3.0K+
Total Downloads
29K+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis14K+
Support Resolution
N/APreserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with LenisN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoPreserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis2 weeks ago
First Released
2011Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis2024
Age
15 yearsPreserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis2 years
WP Requires
3.2+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis5.2+
PHP Requires
false+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis7.2+
Business Model
FreePreserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with LenisFree
Latest Version
0.2Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Smooth scrolling with Lenis1.6.0

Rating Breakdown

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

4.6/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

Smooth scrolling with Lenis

4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Preserve Editor Scroll Position Reviews

by matiaspage

Wish it worked (but it doesn’t)

This plugin sounds great, as a fix to the HUGE BUG that the wordpress editor has. The bug/decision in wordpress is extremely annoying and unbelievable. The problem is that this plugin does not work.

by studiogrynn

Can this be integrated as a default in WP?

This plugin solves an ongoing PIA. Would be wonderful if this was the default behavior with no plugin required.

by taxtorpedo

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

Excellent time saver. If you are editing any long list or extensive post, saving the draft or updating the post does not lose your place in the editing process.

Smooth scrolling with Lenis Reviews

by pinkish1

Excellent plugin

Thank you for this plugin. I just learned about the Lenis smooth scroll library and I was looking at a complicated manual implementation… but then I found your plugin which did everything in one click

by groggy72

Excellent plugin

This is an excellent plugin, does what it claims to do.

by allbutone

I miss settings

Seems to work in all browsers! very nice!But I would prefer a stronger smooth scroll effect. But the plugin has no settings for that. This topic was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by allbutone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Smooth scrolling with Lenis more popular?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position has 4.0K+ active installations while Smooth scrolling with Lenis has 3.0K+. Preserve Editor Scroll Position is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Smooth scrolling with Lenis?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Smooth scrolling with Lenis has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Preserve Editor Scroll Position and Smooth scrolling with Lenis free?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position is free and Smooth scrolling with Lenis is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Smooth scrolling with Lenis?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position was last updated 8 years ago and Smooth scrolling with Lenis was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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