WP Post Nav
WP Post Nav is a simple to use post navigation plugin which allows easy navigation between all types of posts and post types.
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WP Post Nav shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Post Nav stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom post navigation | >100 |
| navigation | >100 |
| post nav | #76 |
| post navigation | >100 |
| product navigation | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 13 reviews
About WP Post Nav
From the official readme · v2.0.3Description
WP Post Nav is a simple to use post navigation plugin which allows easy navigation between all types of posts and post types.
Upon activation, navigate to the settings page and choose the post types you wish the next / previous links to display on, you custom CSS styles and save to make your custom modifications.
When visiting the front end of your website, on each post type activated, handy navigation arrows will appear on the screen to navigate to the next / previous post.
Never use another navigation plugin as WP Post Nav does it all. Navigates all post types (including custom). Works with ANY theme or page builder with the built in shortcode.
Translations
- English – default
Installation
Using The WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Search for ‘WP Post Nav’
- Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard
- Customise the settings by visiting ‘settings’ in the WordPress admin menu, then WP Post Nav
Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select
wp-post-nav.zipfrom your computer - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download
wp-post-nav.zip - Extract the
wp-post-navdirectory to your computer - Upload the
wp-post-navdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Frequently asked questions
How To Use WP Post Nav
Activate the plugin then go to “Settings / WP Post Nav” menu and just check the options you want and modify the styles to match your theme and click save.
What Does WP Post Nav Do?
Wp Post Nav gives your users the ability to navigate easily between your next / previous posts (in or out of the same category / taxonomy).
How Does It Work?
WP Post Nav fetches all the custom posts types from your database, then shows them all in a handy list on the settings screen. Simply tick each post type you wish to display the next / previous navigation on and change the styles to match your theme.
Does it work with ‘my theme’ / ‘theme builder’?
We have tested WP Post Nav on many different themes, page builders and plugins to eliminate as many issues as possible. We have created default options for specific built in and major post types to ensure that it will work with as many options as possible.
It doesn’t work with my custom post type
When showing the next / previous posts from the ‘same category’ we detect the category the post is assigned to. If this is empty (or for custom posts types that do not have taxonomies assigned) we turn off the ability to show the next / previous post from the same category and it defaults to showing the next / previous post based on post it, excluding the category selection. The best way to make WP Post Nav work, is to ensure that all posts and custom posts types have categories assigned, OR by turning off the ‘show posts from the same category’ option.
I have a suggestion / want a custom hook or modification
Drop a question in the plugin support option above or email me @ contact@wppostnav.com.
Changelog
This is a major update and a full backup should be undertaken PRIOR to upgrading.
2.0.3
Compatability with WordPress 6.3
2.0.2
Compatability with PHP 8
Compatability with WordPress 6.1.1
Minor changes in the admin side of the plugin (textual interface changes and wording)
2.0.1
Fixed an issue with Yoast SEO compatibility
Confirmed WordPress 5.7 compatability
2.0.0
Warning, this is a major update. You should create a full backup of your site prior to upgrading.
Introduced the most requested features:
* Added the option to use the SEO Framework Primary Category
* Added an option to FORCE primary category display
* Added a NEW shortcode option to display the navigation where and however you want
Fixed some minor errors
Modified some of the code
Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.6.2
1.0.2
Fixed an error where the instructions page was creating a headers already sent error on some hosts
1.0.1
Introduced translation compatibility. You can now translate the Heading and Category into your own language
Update for WordPress 5.6
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
WP Post Nav: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is WP Post Nav free?
Yes. WP Post Nav is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Post Nav safe to use in 2026?
WP Post Nav shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Post Nav?
WP Post Nav is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,270 times since it launched in November 2018. It was downloaded 227 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Post Nav work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Post Nav is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Post Nav need?
WP Post Nav requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Post Nav last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on July 25, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes WP Post Nav?
WP Post Nav is developed and maintained by Jo4nny8.
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