I would like to display the page numbers in index.php, search.php and archive.php
As far as I'm aware, the variable $page contains the current page number, this works, but I just need the number of pages.
Also is there an easy way to get the URL for the next page and previous page for use any way you wish? next_posts_link(); and previous_posts_link(); don't seem to be able to do what I want.
Thanks.
You can use (or look at the source of) this plugin:
I agree that there should be something similar to the $page variable. But if it's not in the WP codex, you could dive into the wonderful world of Custom Queries .
As far as I'm aware, the variable $page contains the current page number, this works, but I just need the number of pages.
I know that you have to count the record in global $paged