Save with keyboard vs Publish View (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Save with keyboard has a higher user rating (5/5 from 31 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Save with keyboard has accumulated 33K+ total downloads while Publish View has 5.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Save with keyboard | Publish View | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 500 |
| Total Downloads | 33K+ | ◄ | 5.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.2 | 2.3.2 |
Rating
5/5Save with keyboard
Publish View5/5
Total Reviews
31Save with keyboard
◄Publish View3
Active Installs
3.0K+Save with keyboard
◄Publish View500
Total Downloads
33K+Save with keyboard
◄Publish View5.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ASave with keyboard
Publish ViewN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoSave with keyboard
◄Publish View8 years ago
First Released
2011Save with keyboard
Publish View2014
Age
15 yearsSave with keyboard
Publish View12 years
WP Requires
3.0+Save with keyboard
Publish View3.6.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Save with keyboard
Publish Viewfalse+
Business Model
FreeSave with keyboard
Publish ViewFree
Latest Version
3.0.2Save with keyboard
Publish View2.3.2
Rating Breakdown
Save with keyboard
5/5(31 reviews)
5
97%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Publish View
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Save with keyboard Reviews
by arabbittpro
Working fine in 2024
Working fine in 2024
by Manny Rodrigues
Still works, WP 6.0.2
This plugin works as described and is really handy for those of us who want to keep our hands on the keyboard for maximum productivity. Much appreciated.
by ashkanahmadi
Finally a solution to an annoying issue!
Works like a charm! Can’t believe this feature is still not built-in. Thank you
Publish View Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Save with keyboard or Publish View more popular?
Save with keyboard has 3.0K+ active installations while Publish View has 500. Save with keyboard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Save with keyboard or Publish View?
Save with keyboard has a 5/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Publish View has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Save with keyboard and Publish View free?
Save with keyboard is free and Publish View is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Save with keyboard or Publish View?
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?
Save with keyboard was last updated 7 years ago and Publish View was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.