Live from WordPress.org · Sep 30, 2026
Best Previous Next Posts Plugins for WordPress
2 plugins are tagged “previous next posts” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Swifty Bar, sticky bar by WPG… with 400+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Swifty Bar, sticky bar by WPGens
Adds sticky bar at the bottom of post that shows category,post title, author, time needed…
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400+ |
| 2 |
Keep Pagination in Same Taxonomy
Makes any previous/next post links use the same taxonomy as the current post.
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100+ |
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular previous next posts plugin for WordPress?
Swifty Bar, sticky bar by WPGens is the most popular previous next posts plugin with 400+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many previous next posts plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “previous next posts” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which previous next posts plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Swifty Bar, sticky bar by WPGens has the highest rating at 5/5 from 48 reviews.
Are these previous next posts plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 previous next posts plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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