Loop Post Navigation Links vs Retain Author (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loop Post Navigation Links has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Retain Author has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Loop Post Navigation Links | Retain Author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Age | 17 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Loop Post Navigation Links
Retain Author5/5
Total Reviews
12Loop Post Navigation Links
◄Retain Author1
Active Installs
600Loop Post Navigation Links
◄Retain Author10
Total Downloads
22K+Loop Post Navigation Links
◄Retain Author1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ALoop Post Navigation Links
Retain AuthorN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoLoop Post Navigation Links
◄Retain Author13 years ago
First Released
2009Loop Post Navigation Links
Retain Author2012
Age
17 yearsLoop Post Navigation Links
Retain Author14 years
WP Requires
4.9+Loop Post Navigation Links
Retain Author2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Loop Post Navigation Links
Retain Authorfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoop Post Navigation Links
Retain AuthorFree
Latest Version
3.0.2Loop Post Navigation Links
Retain Author1.0
Rating Breakdown
Loop Post Navigation Links
5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Retain Author
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loop Post Navigation Links or Retain Author more popular?
Loop Post Navigation Links has 600 active installations while Retain Author has 10. Loop Post Navigation Links is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loop Post Navigation Links or Retain Author?
Loop Post Navigation Links has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Retain Author has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Loop Post Navigation Links and Retain Author free?
Loop Post Navigation Links is free and Retain Author is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loop Post Navigation Links or Retain Author?
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 Retain Author was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.