# Simple Paginated Posts

> Simple Paginated Posts has 30+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Paginated Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**The Simple Paginated Posts plugin uses the native WordPress Page-Link tag in combination with a shortcode tag [spp title=”My title”] to generate a Table Of Contents for paginated posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 7,238
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+28.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.6
- **Last updated:** Oct 6, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** TLA Media (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tlamedia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-paginated-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/navigation/) | >100 | 375 |
| [page pagination](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-pagination/) | #2 | 2 |
| [pagination](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pagination/) | #44 | 92 |
| [post pagination](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-pagination/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| navigation | >100 | 6,288 |
| page pagination | >100 | 3,298 |
| pagination | >100 | 3,494 |
| post pagination | >100 | 2,640 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [WP-PageNavi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pagenavi/) | 400K+ | 4.7/5 (149) | Aug 28, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Max Mega Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/megamenu/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (879) | Sep 14, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Page scroll to id](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-scroll-to-id/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (225) | Jun 9, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Menu Image, Icons made easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-image/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (123) | Jul 20, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [LuckyWP Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/luckywp-table-of-contents/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (884) | Apr 16, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Responsive Menu – Mobile Menu & Hamburger Menu Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-menu/) | 70K+ | 4.5/5 (574) | Oct 12, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Float menu – awesome floating side menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/float-menu/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (41) | Aug 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [Exclude Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exclude-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 47/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Paginate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-paginate/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (107) | May 21, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Paginated Posts free?
Yes. Simple Paginated Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Paginated Posts safe to use in 2026?
Simple Paginated Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Paginated Posts?
Simple Paginated Posts is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,238 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Paginated Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Paginated Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Paginated Posts need?
Simple Paginated Posts requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Paginated Posts last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.6, was released on October 6, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Paginated Posts?
Simple Paginated Posts is developed and maintained by TLA Media.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Paginated Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Paginated Posts are Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs), WP-PageNavi (400K+ installs) and Max Mega Menu (300K+ installs).


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