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Next Page, Not Next Post

By Matt McInvale

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Next Page, Not Next Post Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create navigation links between sibling pages easily. Functions similar to next_post_link and previous_post_link but specifically for pages.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Next Page, Not Next Post is a very simple plugin that creates navigation between sibling pages.

This plugin gives you two new functions, next_page_not_post and previous_page_not_post. Each function has three simple options.

Anchor Text - Either set the anchor text manually or use the page title. Use %title to use page title with other strings. Defaults to page title, just leave blank for that.

Looping - Link the first element to the last and the last to the first, or not. Defaults to not looping. Set to true for looping, cousins for cousin based navigation and cousinsloop for cousins navigation that loops.

Get Pages - This is used to determine how to sort your results. Use the documentation at Get Pages to find all available options here. Defaults to menu_order ascending.

SHORTCODES You can use [next_page] and [previous_page] shortcodes within your page content. Supported options are 'anchor', 'loop' and 'getPagesQuery'.

More documentation for Next Page, Not Next Post on BinaryM.com

Comparing to Alternatives

Next Page, Not Next Post is a specialized plugin focusing on navigation between pages rather than posts, which sets it apart from more general pagination plugins. It has several alternatives that offer similar but broader functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Specifically designed for next/previous navigation between pages, not posts.
Simple and easy to use with minimal setup required.
Includes advanced features like the 'cousins' loop parameter for child page traversal.
Highly rated with consistent positive user feedback.
Lightweight and focused functionality without unnecessary bloat.

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability with no fix available.
No pro version or premium features for extended functionality.
Limited to page navigation, lacking broader pagination options.
Last security scan was several years ago, indicating potential maintenance concerns.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 12 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective functionality.

Positive highlights

'So Easy to use. Helped me a lot and saving me a lot of time!' — enky
'Excellent plugin if you want next previous links for Pages (and not posts).' — Jon Dennis
'The loop parameter offers a ‘cousins’ feature allowing traversal of child pages with the same grandparent.' — Jon Dennis
'I was happy to find this solution!' — tommcgee

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known authenticated stored cross-site scripting vulnerability with no fix.
No updates or security patches since 2014.
Lack of a paid version limits advanced feature availability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, reliable plugin to add next and previous navigation links specifically for WordPress pages rather than posts, and who value simplicity and ease of use.

Not ideal for

Users concerned about security vulnerabilities or those requiring a plugin with ongoing support, regular updates, or advanced pagination features beyond basic page navigation.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core features needed for next and previous page navigation without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Next Page, Not Next Post excels at providing simple and effective next/previous navigation for WordPress pages, earning unanimous praise for ease of use and functionality. Its focused feature set and positive user feedback make it a strong choice for users with this specific need.

However, the plugin's known medium-risk security vulnerability without a fix and lack of recent updates are significant concerns. Users prioritizing security or requiring ongoing support may want to consider alternatives or proceed with caution.