Is Save and Close free?

Yes, Save and Close is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Save and Close?

Save and Close has 500 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Save and Close alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Save and Close include Forget About Shortcode Buttons, Require Featured Image, Improved Save Button. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Save and Close work with the latest WordPress?

Save and Close has been tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+.

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Save and Close

Name: Save and Close
Rating: 4.7 (13 reviews)
Author: lightbulbdigital

Adds a Save and Close button to the admin post edit screen which allows you to return to the post listing page after editing.

By lightbulbdigital·Edit·Free

4.7(13 reviews)

·500 active installs·Updated 12 years ago

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As of April 2026, Save and Close is a WordPress edit plugin with 500 active installations and a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Forget About Shortcode Buttons.

4.7/513 reviews

500active installs

5.8K+total downloads

13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Does what it says on the tin!

So what is the plugin? The name says it all really, this just adds a Save and Close button to all pages, posts and custom post types. We’ve done away with the click so no longer do you need to hit “Update” or “Publish” then click back your post/page listing. Save and Close will just take you right back to your list of posts! Simples!

At Lightbulb we love to give a little back and this is our way of saying thanks to WordPress. Also to all of our comrades populating websites or doing lots of edits this one is for you! Saving those precious seconds and making your lives happy and RSI free.

Developed by Lightbulb Digital.

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