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Maintained Tested up to 6.9.9 #4 in content control

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content

Automatically adds noindex meta tag to posts or pages with thin content based on minimum word or character count.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d49▲ +69% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score36/100At risk
All-time downloads437Since Mar 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 7.2+
Downloads · 7d14▲ +40% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 8Aug 21Oct 5
Yesterday1
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day55Mar 1, 2026
Last 12 months447

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Auto NoIndex for Thin Conte… stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
content control >100 10,000 Best content control plugins →
noindex #67 689 Best noindex plugins →
search engine optimization >100 1,473 Best search engine optimization plugins →
seo >100 8,381 Best seo plugins →
thin content #17 373 Best thin content plugins →

About Auto NoIndex for Thin Content

From the official readme · v1.0.1

Description

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content helps improve SEO quality by automatically adding a noindex meta tag to posts or pages that do not meet a minimum content threshold.

Thin content can negatively affect search engine rankings. This plugin gives you full control over content length rules.

Key Features:

  • Choose between “Character Count” or “Word Count”
  • Set minimum threshold for thin content detection
  • Apply rule to:
    • Posts only
    • Pages only
    • Entire website (Posts + Pages)
  • Automatically outputs:
  • Lightweight and performance-friendly
  • No external dependencies
  • Clean WordPress coding standards

How It Works

  1. Select content type (Characters or Words)
  2. Define minimum count
  3. Choose where to apply (Post, Page, or All)
  4. If content is below threshold, plugin automatically adds noindex

No manual editing required.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Go to Admin Menu → Auto NoIndex
  4. Configure your preferred settings

Frequently asked questions

Does this plugin delete content?

No. It only adds a noindex meta tag. Your content remains unchanged.

Is it compatible with SEO plugins?

Yes. It works independently. However, if another SEO plugin also controls robots meta tags, behavior may depend on theme/plugin priority.

Does it slow down my website?

No. The plugin runs a lightweight content check only on singular posts/pages.

Can I use it on custom post types?

Currently it supports Post and Page. Custom Post Type support may be added in future updates.

Changelog

Initial stable release.

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Character & Word count support
  • Post / Page / All selection
  • Automatic noindex meta output

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Settings panel
Settings panel
Character and word threshold options
Character and word threshold options

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FAQ

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026

Is Auto NoIndex for Thin Content free?

Yes. Auto NoIndex for Thin Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Auto NoIndex for Thin Content safe to use in 2026?

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Auto NoIndex for Thin Content?

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 437 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

Does Auto NoIndex for Thin Content work with WordPress 7.1?

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Auto NoIndex for Thin Content need?

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Auto NoIndex for Thin Content last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 1, 2026 (7 months ago).

Who makes Auto NoIndex for Thin Content?

Auto NoIndex for Thin Content is developed and maintained by Debjit Das.

What are the best alternatives to Auto NoIndex for Thin Content?

The most popular alternatives to Auto NoIndex for Thin Content are Anonymous Restricted Content (900+ installs), Rockon All in One (30+ installs) and LLMs.txt (<10 installs).

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