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WP Post Navigation

By Anas Mir

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.

WP Post Navigation Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Post Navigation allows you to display Next and Previous post links on your posts. Customize the navigation bar's position and style.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.67/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Post Navigation Plugin gives you the 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 have the option to set the 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 a custom Image for Next and Previous Post Links.

Manually place Post Navigation in single.php by copying and pasting the provided code anywhere in the single.php page under get_header();.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Post Navigation offers straightforward next/previous post navigation but lacks some advanced sorting features found in other plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and reliable next/previous post navigation functionality
Works well with popular themes like Salient
Mobile-friendly design
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by most users

Weaknesses

Lacks built-in option to sort navigation by category
No updates for over two years, raising concerns about ongoing support
Limited customization options
Requires programming knowledge for advanced sorting features

User Sentiment Analysis

Most users rate WP Post Navigation highly, appreciating its simplicity and reliability, though a minority express frustration over missing features and lack of updates.

Positive highlights

"Works quite well in the Salient Theme we are using for our website" — Direct Sellers Society
"This plugin does exactly what I need it to do! Thank you 🙂" — clever_name
"I love the plugin. It allows my visitors to hit on the next/previous post by clicking on the buttons." — wporgman
"Exactly what I expected! Also on mobile device" — jaroslawistok
"An useful plugin, pure and simple. Do everything out of the box." — Michael Krivoshey

Common complaints

No option to sort navigation by category without programming knowledge

Weaknesses

No category sorting option in backend
No recent updates which may affect compatibility
Limited features compared to some alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, reliable next/previous post navigation plugin that works well out of the box without complex configuration.

Not ideal for

Users who need category-based sorting or advanced navigation features without coding, or those looking for actively maintained plugins with frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic next/previous post navigation functionality that meets common needs without cost.

Final Verdict

WP Post Navigation is a straightforward and dependable plugin that delivers essential next/previous post navigation with good user satisfaction and no known security issues. Its simplicity and mobile compatibility make it a solid choice for users with basic navigation needs.

However, the lack of category sorting options and absence of recent updates limit its appeal for users seeking more advanced features or ongoing support. Alternatives may better serve those requiring category-based navigation or more customization.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Post Navigation plugin.

Next Post Link

Previous Post Link

Post Navigation

Screenshots

FAQ

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.