Loop Post Navigation Links vs Smarter Navigation (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Loop Post Navigation Links
5(12)
600 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Loop Post Navigation Links has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loop Post Navigation Links has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Smarter Navigation has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Loop Post Navigation Links | Smarter Navigation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Age | 17 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.2 | 1.4 |
Rating
5/5Loop Post Navigation Links
◄Smarter Navigation4.7/5
Total Reviews
12Loop Post Navigation Links
◄Smarter Navigation10
Active Installs
600Loop Post Navigation Links
◄Smarter Navigation300
Total Downloads
22K+Loop Post Navigation Links
◄Smarter Navigation19K+
Support Resolution
N/ALoop Post Navigation Links
Smarter NavigationN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoLoop Post Navigation Links
◄Smarter Navigation10 years ago
First Released
2009Loop Post Navigation Links
Smarter Navigation2009
Age
17 yearsLoop Post Navigation Links
Smarter Navigation17 years
WP Requires
4.9+Loop Post Navigation Links
Smarter Navigation3.2+
PHP Requires
false+Loop Post Navigation Links
Smarter Navigationfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoop Post Navigation Links
Smarter NavigationFree
Latest Version
3.0.2Loop Post Navigation Links
Smarter Navigation1.4
Rating Breakdown
Loop Post Navigation Links
5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Smarter Navigation
4.7/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
10%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loop Post Navigation Links or Smarter Navigation more popular?
Loop Post Navigation Links has 600 active installations while Smarter Navigation has 300. Loop Post Navigation Links is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loop Post Navigation Links or Smarter Navigation?
Loop Post Navigation Links has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Smarter Navigation has a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Loop Post Navigation Links and Smarter Navigation free?
Loop Post Navigation Links is free and Smarter Navigation is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loop Post Navigation Links or Smarter Navigation?
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?
Loop Post Navigation Links was last updated 5 years ago and Smarter Navigation was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.