Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus
v2.4by ambrosite · updated 9 years ago
Upgrades the next/previous post link functions to reorder or loop adjacent post navigation links, display post thumbnails, and customize link format.
- Rank
- #2,970
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5,590
- 5K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 59.8K
- 59,757 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 49 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus at a glance
Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus is a WordPress plugin by ambrosite with 5K+ active installs, the #2,970 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Version 2.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “adjacent”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats573 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,595 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5,595 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,602 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,600 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,601 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,602 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,597 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,607 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,601 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,605 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,602 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,604 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,596 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,600 |
Rank over time
#2,970 · up 23 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,970 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,969 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,973 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,967 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,973 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,973 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,972 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,969 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,971 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,970 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,973 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,975 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,988 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,986 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,993 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.07% |
Active installs band
5K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★49 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 12, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus
How many websites use Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus?
Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,970 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus been downloaded?
59,757 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats
When was Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus last updated?
Version 2.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus compatible with the latest WordPress?
Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus. See its security record
Is Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus have?
4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews on WordPress.org. 96% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus?
The plugins most like Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
49 reviews
- 5 stars: 47 reviews, 96%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 98%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 2%1–2★
- About 52 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 38 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5,590 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 49 |
| Total downloads | 59.8K |
| Author | ambrosite |
| First released | May 12, 2010 |
| Version | 2.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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