Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Instant Back/Forward currently ranks #1679 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1677, first reached on Sep 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 152 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 23% versus the month before (197/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.3, shipped on Sep 12, 2026 (33 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #1679 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1677 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 175 |
| 2026-09-30 | 216 |
| 2026-08-31 | 247 |
| 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 | 2026-09-12 |
| 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 October 15, 2026, Instant Back/Forward ranks #1679 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1677.
When was Instant Back/Forward last updated?
Instant Back/Forward was last updated on September 12, 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.
