Disable Autosave in WordPress Editor Easily
Explanation
If you're looking to stop WordPress from automatically saving your drafts while you're editing, this little snippet is your friend. It works by removing the part of WordPress that handles autosaving, so your work won't be saved until you hit the save button yourself.
Here's how it works:
- The function wp_dudecom_disable_autosave is created to handle this task.
- It checks if you're in the admin area, which is where you edit your posts and pages.
- If you are, it removes the script responsible for autosaving, effectively turning off the feature.
By adding this code to your theme's functions file, you can take control of when your content gets saved, whether you're using the classic editor or the newer Gutenberg editor.
Code
<?php
/**
* Disable the autosave feature in WordPress editor.
*
* This function removes the autosave script from the WordPress admin area,
* effectively disabling the autosave functionality in both the classic and Gutenberg editors.
*
* @return void
*/
function wp_dudecom_disable_autosave() {
// Check if we are in the admin area
if (is_admin()) {
// Remove the autosave script
wp_deregister_script('autosave');
}
}
add_action('admin_enqueue_scripts', 'wp_dudecom_disable_autosave');
?>Instructions
File Location: functions.php (located in your active theme's directory) or a custom plugin file.
Prerequisites:
- Access to your WordPress site's file system (via FTP or hosting file manager).
- Basic understanding of how to edit PHP files.
Implementation Steps:
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Appearance > Theme Editor if you are editing the
functions.phpfile, or open your custom plugin file if you prefer using a plugin. - Locate the
functions.phpfile in the right-hand sidebar under Theme Files. - Copy the provided code snippet.
- Paste the code at the end of the
functions.phpfile or your custom plugin file. - Click Update File to save your changes.
- Clear your browser cache and refresh your WordPress editor to ensure the changes take effect.
By following these steps, you will disable the autosave feature in the WordPress editor, giving you full control over when your drafts are saved.
If you need further assistance or want to explore more advanced WordPress functionalities, consider reaching out to wp-dude.com for expert help.