NextPage Link
A link to the next page can be displayed using a short code.
Consider an alternative
NextPage Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where NextPage Link stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Nextpage | #13 |
| pagination | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About NextPage Link
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
A link to the next page can be displayed using a short code.
Requirements
- PHP version 5.3 or greater.
License
All files and scripts are licensed under GNU General Public License.
Installation
- Upload the entire
nextpage-linkfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
After activation of the plugin, Add [nextpage_link]LINK TEXT[/nextpage_link] to the body of your post.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any shortcode parameters?
Support for id, type, layout, in_same_term, excluded_terms, previous, taxonomy and prefix. Example: [nextpage_link type="pagination"]H2 text on the next page[/nextpage_link] Link to the next page separated by Default if type is not specified [nextpage_link id="1234"]Link Text[/nextpage_link] Link post ID 1234 [nextpage_link type="nextpost"]Link Text[/nextpage_link] Link to adjacent post [nextpage_link prefix="Next page: "]Link Text[/nextpage_link] Output is Next page: Lint Text Default is “Next:”
Can the layout be changed?
The layout attribute can be used to specify the layout. Copy nextpage-link/template-parts as template-parts/nextpage-link to your theme folder. Change layout.php or create a new layout-new.php. If you create a new layout-new.php, specify [nextpage_link layout="new"]....
Can you control adjacent articles in detail?
It can be controlled by the following parameters. in_same_term="0/1" (Default: 0) excluded_terms="1,2,3,4" (Default: empty string) previous="0/1" (Default: 0) taxonomy="post_tag" (Default: category) These parameters are passed to get_adjacent_post().
Changelog
1.0.2
Release Date: September 14, 2022
- Notation adjustment
1.0.1
Release Date: September 12, 2022
- Fixed typo
1.0.0
Release Date: September 12, 2022
- Plugin Released
0.9
- First version (Unreleased)
Screenshots
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NextPage Link: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is NextPage Link free?
Yes. NextPage Link is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is NextPage Link safe to use in 2026?
NextPage Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use NextPage Link?
NextPage Link is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,681 times since it launched in September 2022. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does NextPage Link work with WordPress 7.1?
NextPage Link is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does NextPage Link need?
NextPage Link requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was NextPage Link last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on November 4, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes NextPage Link?
NextPage Link is developed and maintained by NewsFront.
What are the best alternatives to NextPage Link?
The most popular alternatives to NextPage Link are Automatically Paginate Posts (2K+ installs), Multipage (900+ installs) and TinyMCE Page Break Button (200+ installs).
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