WP-PageNavi vs Artisteer Buddy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP-PageNavi has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 149 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-PageNavi has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while Artisteer Buddy has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-PageNavi | Artisteer Buddy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 149 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13M+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Age | 20 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.94.5 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WP-PageNavi
Artisteer Buddy
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-PageNavi Reviews
Amazing
Amazing Plugin.Thanks 🙂
Works like a charm
Installed this on all my sites for years.
Perfect and very useful plugin
This plugin is perfect and very useful to those who are use custom themes like mine. Recommended
Artisteer Buddy Reviews
No reviews yet
More Plugins Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as WP-PageNavi and Artisteer Buddy
Nested Pages provides a drag and drop interface for managing pages & posts in the WordPress admin, while maintaining quick edit functionality.
Add a listing of content on your website using a simple shortcode. Filter the results by category, author, and more.
Adds a tree view of all pages & custom posts. Get a great overview + options to drag & drop to reorder & option to add multiple pages.
Insert Pages lets you embed any WordPress content (e.g., pages, posts, custom post types) into other WordPress content using the Shortcode API.
Adds the built in WordPress categories and tags to your pages.
The easiest and highest rated way to Add Widgets or Sidebars to Posts and Pages using Visual editor, shortcodes or template tags.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-PageNavi or Artisteer Buddy more popular?
Which has better ratings — WP-PageNavi or Artisteer Buddy?
Are WP-PageNavi and Artisteer Buddy free?
Which plugin has better support — WP-PageNavi or Artisteer Buddy?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.