Craftengineer Article Highlights Box
Adds a lightweight article insight box at the top of WordPress blog posts.
Use with caution
Craftengineer Article Highlight… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Craftengineer Article Highl… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| articles | >100 |
| content | >100 |
| insights | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| summary | >100 |
About Craftengineer Article Highlights Box
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Craftengineer Article Highlights Box helps readers quickly understand the value of an article by adding a simple insight box above single blog post content.
The box includes:
- Key takeaway
- Why this matters
- What to do next
Admins can enable or disable automatic insertion and edit the default section headings from Settings > Craftengineer Article Highlights Box.
The plugin is PHP-only, lightweight, theme independent, and uses the WordPress the_content filter.
Per Post Customization
You can override the generated text for any post using custom fields.
Add these custom field keys to a post:
_crafarhi_key_takeaway
_crafarhi_why_matters
_crafarhi_next_step
Example values:
_crafarhi_key_takeaway - This article explains how summaries improve reader engagement.
_crafarhi_why_matters - Readers can decide quickly whether the article is useful.
_crafarhi_next_step - Use the tips from this article on your next blog post.
Installation
- Upload the
craftengineer-article-highlights-boxfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Craftengineer Article Highlights Box.
- Enable or disable auto insertion and update heading labels as needed.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin use JavaScript?
No. This proof of concept is PHP-only.
Where does the box appear?
It appears at the top of single blog posts when auto insertion is enabled.
Can I change the headings?
Yes. Go to Settings > Craftengineer Article Highlights Box and edit the heading labels.
Changelog
Initial proof of concept release.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Craftengineer Article Highlights Box: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Craftengineer Article Highlight… free?
Yes. Craftengineer Article Highlight… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Craftengineer Article Highlight… safe to use in 2026?
Craftengineer Article Highlight… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Craftengineer Article Highlight…?
Craftengineer Article Highlight… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 128 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Craftengineer Article Highlight… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Craftengineer Article Highlight… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Craftengineer Article Highlight… need?
Craftengineer Article Highlight… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Craftengineer Article Highlight… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 26, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Craftengineer Article Highlight…?
Craftengineer Article Highlight… is developed and maintained by WP Craft Engineer.
What are the best alternatives to Craftengineer Article Highlight…?
The most popular alternatives to Craftengineer Article Highlight… are GetAutoSEO AI Tool (2K+ installs), Automatik Blog (900+ installs) and Grandranker (700+ installs).
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