Post Navigator
v1.3.4by lukerollans · updated 12 years ago
Adds simple navigation tools to the admin area when editing or creating posts, allowing for quick and time saving navigation
- Rank
- #13,641
- Down82 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 159
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.6K
- 8,635 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Navigator at a glance
Post Navigator is a WordPress plugin by lukerollans with 100+ active installs, the #13,641 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.3.4 came out on Apr 18, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 11 plugins tagged “post navigation”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats61 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Navigator |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 159 · -9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 175 |
Rank over time
#13,641 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,641 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,559 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,571 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,556 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,581 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,614 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,675 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,577 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,610 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,603 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,618 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,655 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,657 |
Growth %
Average -0.80% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.14% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 15, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Navigator
How many websites use Post Navigator?
Post Navigator is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,641 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Navigator been downloaded?
8,635 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post Navigator last updated?
Version 1.3.4 came out on Apr 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Post Navigator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Navigator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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.
Is Post Navigator still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Navigator have?
4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 73% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Navigator?
The plugins most like Post Navigator, by the tags they share, are WP Admin UI Customize (30K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 73%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 18%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 18%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 159 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 8.6K |
| Author | lukerollans |
| First released | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Version | 1.3.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 18, 2014 |
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