Nested Blog Posts
Enable parent/child hierarchy for standard Posts and generate nested permalinks like /parent/child/ (unlimited depth).
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Nested Blog Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Nested Blog Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hierarchical posts | #57 |
| nested permalinks | #5 |
| nested posts | #20 |
| parent child posts | #68 |
| seo friendly urls | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 1 reviews
About Nested Blog Posts
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Nested Blog Posts makes the built-in Posts post type behave more like Pages:
- Adds a Parent dropdown to Posts.
- Generates hierarchical permalinks like
/parent/child/(supports unlimited depth). - Routes nested URLs correctly so you don’t get 404s or forced redirects to
/child/.
This plugin does not contact external servers and does not collect user data.
How to use
- Enable the plugin (Settings → Nested Blog Posts → Enabled).
- Create a Parent blog post (a normal Post).
- Create a Child blog post and set its Parent in the editor sidebar (Post → Parent).
- To create a deeper tree, set the new post’s Parent to the previous child.
Example:/parent/child/grandchild/ - If you disable the feature later, the plugin automatically refreshes rewrite rules and WordPress will fall back to normal post behavior.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/nested-blog-posts/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate Nested Blog Posts through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings → Nested Blog Posts and ensure it’s Enabled.
Frequently asked questions
Will my old /child/ URLs still work?
Yes. WordPress will typically redirect old single-level URLs to the new hierarchical permalink.
Can this conflict with Pages or taxonomies?
It can if you use the exact same path for a Page or taxonomy route. The plugin will not override a published Page at the same full path, but you should avoid slug collisions.
How do I debug?
As an admin, add ?wwhry_nbp_debug=1 to a nested URL and check the response headers in DevTools → Network.
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FAQ
Nested Blog Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Nested Blog Posts free?
Yes. Nested Blog Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Nested Blog Posts safe to use in 2026?
Nested Blog Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Nested Blog Posts?
Nested Blog Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 597 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Nested Blog Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Nested Blog Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Nested Blog Posts need?
Nested Blog Posts requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Nested Blog Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 17, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Nested Blog Posts?
Nested Blog Posts is developed and maintained by Yaver Abbas.
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