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Difference between the Pro and Free versions #
Back Button Anywhere Widget for WordPress ships a capable free version and a Pro upgrade. This table lists exactly what each one includes, verified against the plugin code, so you can see whether the free version already covers your case.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Back Button widget (Appearance > Widgets) | Yes | Yes |
Shortcode [alg_back_button] |
Yes | Yes |
Translation shortcode [alg_back_button_translate] |
Yes | Yes |
PHP function alg_back_button() |
Yes | Yes |
| Button label, class, inline style, type (button / simple text) | Yes | Yes |
Button JS function (back() or go(-1)) |
Yes | Yes |
Font Awesome icons (fa attribute + Load / URL settings) |
Yes | Yes |
| Before / after text around the button | Yes | Yes |
| Add the button to WordPress menus (Menu Options) | No | Yes |
| Floating button (position + margins) | No | Yes |
| Hide on front page | No | Yes |
| Hide / show by URL parameter | No | Yes |
Note: Font Awesome is often mistaken for a Pro feature. It is not. The Font Awesome section under WPFactory > Back Button and the fa shortcode attribute both work on the free version.
Which one do you need? #
- Free is enough if you want a styled back button in a sidebar, footer, page, or post, with optional icons and translated labels.
- Pro is worth it if you want the button inside a navigation menu, a floating button that stays on screen, or rules that hide the button on certain pages.
Ready to upgrade? #
Back Button Anywhere Widget for WordPress Pro unlocks menu placement, the floating button, and hide/show rules in a couple of minutes. Get Back Button Widget Pro.
