# Back and Forward Button

> Back and Forward Button has 100+ active installs, a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Back and Forward Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 9,021
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (+5.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.8/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dear (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tawhidurrahmandear/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/back-and-forward-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [browsing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/browsing/) | #1 | 2 |
| [navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/navigation/) | #85 | 369 |
| [Paginate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paginate/) | #4 | 15 |
| [pagination](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pagination/) | #16 | 92 |
| [paging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paging/) | #6 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| browsing | #44 | 1,383 |
| navigation | >100 | 6,194 |
| Paginate | #8 | 223 |
| pagination | >100 | 3,445 |
| paging | #14 | 269 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 74%
- 1.0: 26%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP TogetherJS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-togetherjs/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 30, 2013 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back and Forward Button free?
Yes. Back and Forward Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Back and Forward Button safe to use in 2026?
Back and Forward Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Back and Forward Button?
Back and Forward Button is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,021 times since it launched in February 2017. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Back and Forward Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Back and Forward Button is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Back and Forward Button need?
Back and Forward Button requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Back and Forward Button last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Back and Forward Button?
Back and Forward Button is developed and maintained by Dear.

### What are the best alternatives to Back and Forward Button?
The most popular alternatives to Back and Forward Button are WP TogetherJS (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-and-forward-button/ · Generated 2026-10-09 15:26 UTC by PageForge