# Read More Button – Expand Content Without Refresh

> Read More Button has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 184 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Read More Button is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Easily add a customizable Read More button to expand long posts. Reveal hidden content automatically and smoothly without a page refresh.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 1,829
- **Downloads (30 days):** 184 (-16.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.11
- **Last updated:** Aug 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jose Varghese (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/josevarghese/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/click-to-read-more-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excerpt/) | #20 | 69 |
| [expand content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expand-content/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Read more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-more/) | #10 | 27 |
| [show more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show-more/) | #3 | 9 |
| [truncate text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/truncate-text/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| excerpt | >100 | 2,977 |
| expand content | #6 | 1,691 |
| Read more | #8 | 8,761 |
| show more | #17 | 10,000 |
| truncate text | #4 | 169 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Toggle wpautop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toggle-wpautop/) | 9K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Apr 7, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [Read More Excerpt Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/read-more-excerpt-link/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 30, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Page Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-excerpt/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [RSS Image Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-image-feed/) | 2K+ | 4.1/5 (13) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Empty P Tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/empty-p-tag/) | 700+ | 5/5 (7) | Aug 12, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Storefront Blog Excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/storefront-blog-excerpt/) | 700+ | 5/5 (13) | Mar 19, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [WP-UTF8-Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-utf8-excerpt/) | 700+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 30, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Recent Posts Widget Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-widget-plus/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 30, 2023 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read More Button free?
Yes. Read More Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Read More Button safe to use in 2026?
Read More Button is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Read More Button?
Read More Button is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,829 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 184 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Read More Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Read More Button up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Read More Button need?
Read More Button requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Read More Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.11, was released on August 24, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Read More Button?
Read More Button is developed and maintained by Jose Varghese.

### What are the best alternatives to Read More Button?
The most popular alternatives to Read More Button are Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs), Toggle wpautop (9K+ installs) and Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/click-to-read-more-button/ · Generated 2026-10-15 10:43 UTC by PageForge