WordPress plugin comparison
Back and Forward Button vs WP-CommentNavi
At a glance
- WP-CommentNavi has more active installs: 700+, against 200+ for Back and Forward Button.
- On a typical day, WP-CommentNavi is downloaded about 9 times, Back and Forward Button about 5.
- WP-CommentNavi is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.8 from 4 reviews.
- WP-CommentNavi was updated more recently: Aug 9, 2026, against May 25, 2026 for Back and Forward Button.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- WP-CommentNavi has been around longer: since 2008, against 2017 for Back and Forward Button.
Line by line
WP-CommentNavi leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Back and Forward Button |  WP-CommentNavi |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,840 | #7,752 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 102 | 162 |
| Rating | 3.8(4) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.40 | ×0.59 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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