Back and Forward Button vs WP TogetherJS (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Back and Forward Button
3.8(4)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP TogetherJS has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Back and Forward Button leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Back and Forward Button has accumulated 8.5K+ total downloads while WP TogetherJS has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Back and Forward Button | WP TogetherJS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 8.5K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Age | 9 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
3.8/5Back and Forward Button
►WP TogetherJS5/5
Total Reviews
4Back and Forward Button
◄WP TogetherJS3
Active Installs
100Back and Forward Button
◄WP TogetherJS10
Total Downloads
8.5K+Back and Forward Button
◄WP TogetherJS2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ABack and Forward Button
WP TogetherJSN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBack and Forward Button
◄WP TogetherJS12 years ago
First Released
2017Back and Forward Button
WP TogetherJS2013
Age
9 yearsBack and Forward Button
WP TogetherJS13 years
WP Requires
5.5+Back and Forward Button
WP TogetherJS3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Back and Forward Button
WP TogetherJSfalse+
Business Model
FreeBack and Forward Button
WP TogetherJSFree
Latest Version
2.0Back and Forward Button
WP TogetherJS1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Back and Forward Button
3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
WP TogetherJS
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Back and Forward Button or WP TogetherJS more popular?
Back and Forward Button has 100 active installations while WP TogetherJS has 10. Back and Forward Button is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Back and Forward Button or WP TogetherJS?
Back and Forward Button has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while WP TogetherJS has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Back and Forward Button and WP TogetherJS free?
Back and Forward Button is free and WP TogetherJS is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Back and Forward Button or WP TogetherJS?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Back and Forward Button was last updated 3 months ago and WP TogetherJS was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.