# NextPage Buttons

> NextPage Buttons has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** NextPage Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple plugin to put the buttons back in the WordPress editor Toolbars.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 16,958
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+13.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 12, 2013
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shawn Parker (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shawnparker/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nextpage-buttons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/button/) | #44 | 240 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 581 |
| [next](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/next/) | #5 | 18 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toolbar/) | #26 | 110 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| button | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| next | >100 | 9,562 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| toolbar | >100 | 2,087 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AddQuicktag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addquicktag/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (44) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-edit/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (159) | Oct 15, 2018 | 43/100 |
| 3 | [Forget About Shortcode Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forget-about-shortcode-buttons/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (69) | Nov 4, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [jQuery Pin It Button for Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-pin-it-button-for-images/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (305) | Oct 1, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 5 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Add to Cart Button Custom Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-to-cart-button-custom-text/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | Nov 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Add To Cart Button for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-custom-add-to-cart-button/) | 9K+ | 3.9/5 (8) | Mar 24, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Media Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-media-download/) | 9K+ | 4/5 (28) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Magic Content & CTA Box Builder – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks for Flexible Page Sections, Headers, Buttons, Shape Dividers, and Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/) | 5K+ | — | Dec 10, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Back To The Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-to-the-top-button/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (27) | Aug 13, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextPage Buttons free?
Yes. NextPage Buttons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is NextPage Buttons safe to use in 2026?
NextPage Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use NextPage Buttons?
NextPage Buttons is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,958 times since it launched in December 2009. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### When was NextPage Buttons last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 12, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes NextPage Buttons?
NextPage Buttons is developed and maintained by Shawn Parker.

### What are the best alternatives to NextPage Buttons?
The most popular alternatives to NextPage Buttons are AddQuicktag (100K+ installs), WP Edit (40K+ installs) and Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs).


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