# Back Button Widget

> Back Button Widget has 4K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews and 1.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 84/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Back Button Widget is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

**A simple & customizable back button, add it to any WordPress page using shortcode or widget for enhanced user navigation and site accessibility.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 4K+
- **Total downloads:** 92,275
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,078 (+2350% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 84/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.8.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPFactory (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpcodefactory/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/back-button-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [back](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back/) | #1 | 10 |
| [back button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back-button/) | #1 | 1 |
| [back button widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back-button-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [go back](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/go-back/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| back | #7 | 10,000 |
| back button | #1 | 7,308 |
| back button widget | #1 | 3,090 |
| go back | #1 | 7,755 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 55.5%
- 1.6: 20.7%
- 1.8: 15.3%
- 1.5: 5.3%
- Other: 3.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Pager Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pager-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | May 19, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 3 | [Scroll To Top Plugin by InThisCode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-to-top-inthiscode/) | 20+ | — | Jul 7, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Awesome Scroll To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/awesome-scroll-to-top/) | 20+ | — | Jul 22, 2018 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Kickstarter Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-kickstarter-widget/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Apr 27, 2011 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Back to Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-back-to-top/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 21, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [IfElseNd Go Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ifelsend-go-top/) | 10+ | — | Dec 20, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Kiamo Chat and web call back by IRCF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kiamo/) | <10 | — | Jun 18, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 9 | [Blog Image Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-image-sitemap/) | <10 | — | Nov 18, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Blog Pages Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-pages-sitemap/) | <10 | — | Apr 19, 2021 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back Button Widget free?
Yes. Back Button Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Back Button Widget safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Back Button Widget is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Back Button Widget?
Back Button Widget is active on 4K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 92,275 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 1,078 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Back Button Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Back Button Widget up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.4 or newer.

### When was Back Button Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.0, was released on October 5, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Back Button Widget?
Back Button Widget is developed and maintained by WPFactory.

### What are the best alternatives to Back Button Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Back Button Widget are Pager Widget (100+ installs), Scroll To Top Plugin by InT… (20+ installs) and Awesome Scroll To Top (20+ installs).


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