# Better Section Navigation

> Better Section Navigation has 600+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 191 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Better Section Navigation works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Creates a new widget for listing section-based navigation -- essential for contextual navigation. Also implements a template function and a shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 16,672
- **Downloads (30 days):** 191 (+15.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 3, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cornershop (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cornershop/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-section-navigation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cms/) | #15 | 99 |
| [hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hierarchy/) | #6 | 35 |
| [navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/navigation/) | #54 | 366 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | #44 | 378 |
| [Section](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/section/) | #7 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cms | #73 | 902 |
| hierarchy | #33 | 1,018 |
| navigation | #10 | 6,069 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| Section | #6 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 77.7%
- 1.6: 14.9%
- 1.5: 7.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Cornerstone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cornerstone/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (6) | Sep 12, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Rich Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rich-table-of-content/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (17) | Apr 30, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Hyyan WooCommerce Polylang Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-poly-integration/) | 8K+ | 4.7/5 (124) | Feb 16, 2021 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [List categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-categories/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Sep 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Admin Management Xtended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-management-xtended/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Aug 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Restrict Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-widgets/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Page Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-excerpt/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better Section Navigation free?
Yes. Better Section Navigation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better Section Navigation safe to use in 2026?
Better Section Navigation works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better Section Navigation?
Better Section Navigation is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,672 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 191 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better Section Navigation work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Section Navigation is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Better Section Navigation need?
Better Section Navigation requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Better Section Navigation last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.0, was released on December 3, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Better Section Navigation?
Better Section Navigation is developed and maintained by cornershop.

### What are the best alternatives to Better Section Navigation?
The most popular alternatives to Better Section Navigation are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), List category posts (80K+ installs) and Cornerstone (20K+ installs).


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