Quick Navigation Interface
v1.0.1by Ian Dunn · updated 6 years ago
Quickly access screens and content within wp-admin just by typing the first few letters of the name.
- Rank
- #21,652
- Down197 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,590 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Quick Navigation Interface at a glance
Quick Navigation Interface is a WordPress plugin by Ian Dunn with 40+ active installs, the #21,652 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Dec 9, 2020, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 27 plugins tagged “keyboard”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Quick Navigation Interface |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -11.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,652 · down 341 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,652 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,455 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,376 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,479 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,449 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,442 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,474 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,429 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,466 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,329 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,317 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,311 |
Growth %
Average -1.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -9.80% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.96% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.92% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Installs 50+ → 40+
- Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.6.23
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 22, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 9, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Quick Navigation Interface
How many websites use Quick Navigation Interface?
Quick Navigation Interface is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,652 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Quick Navigation Interface been downloaded?
6,590 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Quick Navigation Interface last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Dec 9, 2020 (5 years ago).
Is Quick Navigation Interface compatible with the latest WordPress?
Quick Navigation Interface’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, 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 Quick Navigation Interface still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Quick Navigation Interface have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Quick Navigation Interface?
The plugins most like Quick Navigation Interface, by the tags they share, are Rename wp-admin login (9K+), Add Logo to Admin (6K+) and Quick remove menu item (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | Ian Dunn |
| First released | May 22, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2020 |
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