Post Next
v2.2by PluginOps · updated 8 years ago
Adds interactive sticky next post popup/optin.
- Rank
- #25,169
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 31
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.5K
- 14,546 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Next at a glance
Post Next is a WordPress plugin by PluginOps with 30+ active installs, the #25,169 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.2 came out on Mar 20, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “previous posts”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats56 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Next |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 31 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 31 |
Rank over time
#25,169 · down 60 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,169 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,174 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,103 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,152 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,863 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,853 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,107 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,061 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,109 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v2.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 19, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 20, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Next
How many websites use Post Next?
Post Next is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,169 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Next been downloaded?
14,546 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post Next last updated?
Version 2.2 came out on Mar 20, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Post Next compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Next’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Next 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 Post Next have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Next?
The plugins most like Post Next, by the tags they share, are Cresta Posts Box (1K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and YARPP (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 31 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 14.5K |
| Author | PluginOps |
| First released | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Version | 2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 20, 2018 |
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