WP Link Pages Extended
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Where WP Link Pages Extended stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Nextpage | #31 |
| pagination | >100 |
| wp_link_pages | #8 |
| wp_link_pages_args | #1 |
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About WP Link Pages Extended
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 to display all pages as a single page and back.
Installation
- Unzip ‘wp-link-pages-extended.zip’ inside the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory or install via the built-in WordPress plugin installer.
- Activate the plugin through the WordPress ‘Plugins’ admin page.
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WP Link Pages Extended: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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 53 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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