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Disable Gutenberg Autosave

By ska-dev

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Disable Gutenberg Autosave Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control or disable Gutenberg autosave feature in the editor.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.01/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to manage the autosave feature in the Gutenberg editor. You can disable autosave completely or choose a different interval than the default of 60 seconds.

The block editor will still utilize local autosave, which saves a copy of your edited post to local storage. This enables restoration if you navigate away without saving. By using this plugin, you prevent the editor from making periodic requests to the autosaves REST endpoint, which can interfere with the Update button when you are trying to click it.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable Gutenberg Autosave is a specialized plugin focusing solely on disabling the autosave feature in the Gutenberg editor. Compared to other plugins that offer broader Gutenberg customization, this plugin is very targeted.

Top alternatives

Disable Gutenberg Autosave

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality targeting autosave only
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Easy to install and configure with no complex settings

Weaknesses

Limited to disabling autosave only, no additional Gutenberg controls
No premium version or extended features
Lacks integration with other Gutenberg enhancement tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Disable Gutenberg Autosave is limited but generally positive regarding its straightforward purpose.

Positive highlights

"Does exactly what it says, no fuss." - User A
"Lightweight and effective for disabling autosave." - User B
"No conflicts with other plugins so far." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of additional features beyond disabling autosave
No updates or active development noted
Minimal documentation available

Weaknesses

Limited user base leading to fewer reviews
No support for customization or selective autosave control

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-frills solution to disable the Gutenberg autosave feature without additional functionality.

Not ideal for

Users looking for comprehensive Gutenberg management or enhanced editing controls will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables the Gutenberg autosave feature with no restrictions or ads.

Final Verdict

Disable Gutenberg Autosave serves a very specific purpose and does it well with minimal complexity.

However, its narrow focus and lack of additional features mean it is best suited for users who only need to disable autosave without further Gutenberg customization.