# WP Link Pages Extended

> WP Link Pages Extended has 10+ active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Link Pages Extended shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Replaces the boring nextpage pagination navigation system with something more informative that includes the page number and page count and links to the First and Previous and Next and Last pages. It also provides a link…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,903
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+56.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 28, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Terry O'Brien (HoosierDragon) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hoosierdragon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-link-pages-extended/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Nextpage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nextpage/) | #4 | 5 |
| [pagination](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pagination/) | #75 | 92 |
| [wp_link_pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_link_pages/) | #2 | 2 |
| [wp_link_pages_args](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_link_pages_args/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Nextpage | #31 | 39 |
| pagination | >100 | 3,456 |
| wp_link_pages | #8 | 13 |
| wp_link_pages_args | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Automatically Paginate Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatically-paginate-posts/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Jul 1, 2022 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Multipage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sgr-nextpage-titles/) | 900+ | 4.6/5 (22) | Jun 16, 2021 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [TinyMCE Page Break Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-page-break-button/) | 200+ | — | Feb 20, 2018 | 26/100 |
| 5 | [NextPage Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextpage-link/) | 10+ | — | Nov 4, 2022 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Link Pages Extended free?
Yes. WP Link Pages Extended is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Link Pages Extended safe to use in 2026?
WP Link Pages Extended shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Link Pages Extended?
WP Link Pages Extended is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,903 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Link Pages Extended work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Link Pages Extended is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Link Pages Extended last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 28, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP Link Pages Extended?
WP Link Pages Extended is developed and maintained by Terry O'Brien (HoosierDragon).

### What are the best alternatives to WP Link Pages Extended?
The most popular alternatives to WP Link Pages Extended are Automatically Paginate Posts (2K+ installs), Multipage (900+ installs) and TinyMCE Page Break Button (200+ installs).


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