WP Post Navigation
WP Post Navigation Plugin gives you facility to show Previous and Next Post Links at the Top or Bottom of a Post. You can set to navigate within category or date wise navigation. You’ve the option to set Post Navigation…
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WP Post Navigation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Post Navigation stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| next and previous post | >100 |
| next post link | >100 |
| post navigation | >100 |
| previous post link | >100 |
| wp post navigation | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 from 26 reviews
About WP Post Navigation
From the official readme · v1.2.4Description
WP Post Navigation Plugin gives you facility to show Previous and Next Post Links at the Top or Bottom of a Post.
You can set to navigate within category or date wise navigation. You’ve the option to set Post Navigation Bar at Bottom, Top or both Top & Bottom.
You can apply CSS style to Previous and Next Post Links. You can set custom text instead of Next and Previous Post Titles.
You can set custom Image for Next and Previous Post Links.
Manually Place Post Navigation in single.php, just Copy & paste following code anywhere in single.php page under get_header();
<?php echo isset( $WPPostNavigation ) ? $WPPostNavigation->WP_Custom_Post_Navigation():”; ?>
For Help visit: http://sharp-coders.com/wp-post-navigation/
Installation
Step 1
- Download zip file and Extract it
- Upload wp-post-navigation folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ folder.
- Go to the ‘Plugins’ page in the menu and activate the plugin.
Step 2
- Go to Wodpress Admin Panel > Setting > WP Post Navigation
- If you want to apply CSS style to Previous and Next Post Links, then write CSS Code in CSS Code for Links Box.
- If you want to apply custom text to Previous and Next posts instead of Post Titles, you can enable the Option Custom Text and Set Previous & Next Post Text.
- If you want to use Images for Previous and Next post links instead of text, you can enable Use Images Options and give complete url of the images.
Changelog
= 1.2.4
* Testet on WordPress 4.7.4
= 1.2.3
* Post Next/Previous position Reseverse option added
* Disable Auto place navigation option is added (You can disable auto and can place navigation manually)
* On updation you’ll not lose your previous settings
* Bugs Fixed
1.2.2
- Bugs Fixed
- Position option is removed, by default shows at the bottom
- Manually Place Post Navigation anywhere in single.php file
1.2.1
- Bugs Fixed
1.2
- Compatible with WordPress 3.8
- Show Post Navigation above the Post Title
1.1
- Navigate Within Category Option Added
1.0.1
- Bugs Fixed
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Best WP Post Navigation alternatives
All next and previous post plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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FAQ
WP Post Navigation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is WP Post Navigation free?
Yes. WP Post Navigation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Post Navigation safe to use in 2026?
WP Post Navigation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Post Navigation?
WP Post Navigation is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 58,197 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Post Navigation work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Post Navigation is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Post Navigation last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP Post Navigation?
WP Post Navigation is developed and maintained by Anas Mir.
What are the best alternatives to WP Post Navigation?
The most popular alternatives to WP Post Navigation are Post Paging (10+ installs).
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