Navigate Posts & Pages with ease inside the Block Editor without the need to go…
| Author: | Krasen Slavov (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.8.3 |
| Plugin version: | 1.3.1 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 19-01-2022 |
| Last updated: | 05-11-2025 |
| Rating, %: | 60 |
| Rated by: | 2 |
| Plugin URI: | https://krasenslavov.com/plugins/block-editor... |
| Total downloads: | 1 555 |
| Active installs: | 10+ |
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Block Editor Navigator is the ultimate productivity plugin for WordPress editors. Skip the admin dashboard and navigate directly between posts, pages, and custom post types right from the editor screen. Save time, increase efficiency, and streamline your content management workflow.
Why Choose Block Editor Navigator?
✓ Instant Post Navigation – Move between posts with Previous/Next buttons
✓ Smart Search Autocomplete – Find any content instantly without leaving the editor
✓ Block & Classic Editor Support – Works seamlessly with both editors
✓ WooCommerce Compatible – Navigate products as easily as posts
✓ Custom Post Type Support – Works with all registered post types
✓ Zero Configuration – Works out of the box, customize as needed
✓ Lightweight & Fast – Minimal performance impact on your site
✓ Multisite Ready – Fully tested for WordPress multisite networks
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Perfect For
- Content managers editing multiple posts daily
- Blog authors maintaining large content libraries
- WooCommerce store owners managing product catalogs
- Developers working with custom post types
- Anyone looking to speed up their WordPress workflow
Key Features
Post Navigation
Navigate seamlessly through your content with intuitive Previous and Next buttons. No more clicking back to the posts list – move directly from post to post in chronological order.
Smart Search
Type to search and instantly see results from your entire content library. The autocomplete search box helps you jump to any post, page, or custom post type in seconds.
Classic Editor Support
Full backward compatibility ensures the plugin works perfectly with both the modern Block Editor (Gutenberg) and the Classic Editor.
Flexible Settings
- Enable/disable for Block Editor or Classic Editor independently
- Choose which post types display navigation controls
- Works with Posts, Pages, Products, and all Custom Post Types
- Configure everything from Settings > Block Editor Navigator
Current Limitations
Advanced Features (Coming Soon)
The following features are currently in development and will be available in future versions:
- Recent Posts Tracking – Currently only supports standard Posts and Pages. Support for Custom Post Types and WooCommerce Products is coming in version 1.4.0
- Favorites/Bookmarks – Currently only supports standard Posts and Pages. Support for Custom Post Types and WooCommerce Products is coming in version 1.4.0
Workarounds:
The core navigation features (Previous/Next buttons and Search) work perfectly with all post types including Custom Post Types and WooCommerce Products. Only the Recent Posts and Favorites advanced features are limited to Posts and Pages in the current version.
We appreciate your patience as we work to expand these features to all post types!
Usage
In the Block Editor:
- Open any post or page for editing
- Look for the Navigator Controls panel in the right sidebar
- Use Previous and Next buttons to navigate between posts
- Click the Search button to open the autocomplete search box
- Type to search and click any result to navigate instantly
In the Classic Editor:
- Open any post or page for editing
- Find the Navigator Controls meta box on the page
- Use the same Previous, Next, and Search functionality
Keyboard Shortcuts (Coming Soon):
Power users will love our upcoming keyboard shortcuts for even faster navigation!
Detailed Documentation
For comprehensive guides, video tutorials, and advanced usage tips, visit the official documentation:
Block Editor Navigator Documentation