Instant Back/Forward: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Weston Ruter · Rank #1735
Instant Back/Forward is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 10K+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
HostList install rank: #1735. Download history appears after the next sync pass covers this slug. Use install buckets and ratings to shortlist, then follow the hosting links for stack fit.
Enables back/forward cache (bfcache) for instant history navigations even when “nocache” headers are sent, such as when a user is logged in.
Install trend
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Daily download history will appear after the download sync covers this plugin.
Technical details
- Last updated 19 May 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2025-07-20
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Instant Back/Forward?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 10K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Instant Back/Forward actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 19 May 2026.
What hosting should I use with Instant Back/Forward?
Start with HostList guidance on Best WordPress hosting, Managed WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.