WordPress plugin comparison
Post Navigator vs WP Popular Posts
At a glance
- WP Popular Posts has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for Post Navigator.
- On a typical day, WP Popular Posts is downloaded about 1,148 times, Post Navigator about 3.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- WP Popular Posts was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Apr 18, 2014 for Post Navigator.
- WP Popular Posts is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.7.41 for Post Navigator.
- WP Popular Posts has been around longer: since 2008, against 2013 for Post Navigator.
Line by line
WP Popular Posts leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Post Navigator |  WP Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,638 | #334 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 52 | 75.7K |
| Rating | 4.5(11) | 4.5(249) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 63% |
| Tested up to | 3.7.41 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.86 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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