Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation
v0.6by Randy Hunt · updated 14 years ago
Allows visitor to scoll through the posts on a page with the J/K keys.
- Rank
- #34,599
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,806 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation at a glance
Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation is a WordPress plugin by Randy Hunt with 10+ active installs, the #34,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.6 came out on Jan 31, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 9 plugins tagged “keys”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,599 · down 1,277 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,599 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,578 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,162 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #34,666 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,364 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,590 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,399 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,166 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,433 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,322 |
Growth %
Average -0.96% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 22, 2009
- Last updated
- Jan 31, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation
How many websites use Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation?
Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation been downloaded?
4,806 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation last updated?
Version 0.6 came out on Jan 31, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation compatible with the latest WordPress?
Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation’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.
Is Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation?
The plugins most like Prev-Next Keyboard Navigation, by the tags they share, are WP Widget in Navigation (2K+), Block Navigation (3K+) and Save with keyboard (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | Randy Hunt |
| First released | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Version | 0.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 31, 2012 |
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