WP Single Post Navigation Within Category
v1.0by mhopps · updated 15 years ago
The plugin adds navigation links on a signle post to the previous or next post within the current category
- Rank
- #21,493
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.7K
- 6,682 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Single Post Navigation Within Category at a glance
WP Single Post Navigation Within Category is a WordPress plugin by mhopps with 40+ active installs, the #21,493 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 26, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “browse”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Single Post Navigation Within Category |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 47 |
Rank over time
#21,493 · up 150 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,493 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,497 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,422 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,618 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,540 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,436 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,618 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,466 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,421 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,536 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,486 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,433 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,702 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,643 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.13% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| 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 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 26, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 26, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Single Post Navigation Within Category
How many websites use WP Single Post Navigation Within Category?
WP Single Post Navigation Within Category 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 #21,493 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Single Post Navigation Within Category been downloaded?
6,682 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Single Post Navigation Within Category last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 26, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is WP Single Post Navigation Within Category compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Single Post Navigation Within Category’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 WP Single Post Navigation Within Category 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 WP Single Post Navigation Within Category have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Single Post Navigation Within Category?
The plugins most like WP Single Post Navigation Within Category, by the tags they share, are Loop Post Navigation Links (600+), Smarter Navigation (300+) and Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus (5K+). 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 | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6.7K |
| Author | mhopps |
| First released | Nov 26, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 26, 2011 |
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