Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Instant Back/Forward currently ranks #1685 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.3.3, shipped on Aug 7, 2026 (24 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1685 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1698 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 689 |
| 2026-07-31 | 74 |
| 2026-06-30 | 156 |
| 2026-05-31 | 31 |
| 2026-04-30 | 37 |
| 2026-03-31 | 83 |
| 2026-02-28 | 42 |
| 2026-01-31 | 46 |
| 2025-12-31 | 35 |
| 2025-11-30 | 60 |
| 2025-10-31 | 99 |
| 2025-09-30 | 275 |
| 2025-08-31 | 178 |
| 2025-07-31 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Weston Ruter |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.3 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-07 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Enables back/forward cache (bfcache) for instant history navigations even when “nocache” headers are sent, such as when a user is logged in.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Instant Back/Forward?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Instant Back/Forward?
As of August 31, 2026, Instant Back/Forward ranks #1685 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Instant Back/Forward last updated?
Instant Back/Forward was last updated on August 7, 2026 (version 1.3.3). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Instant Back/Forward?
Instant Back/Forward is developed by Weston Ruter. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2025.
