# Excerpts for Pages

> Excerpts for Pages has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 164 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Excerpts for Pages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin automaticaly adds excerpts for Pages**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 9,289
- **Downloads (30 days):** 164 (+5.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Apr 18, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joan Boluda (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/boluda/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/excerpts-for-pages/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excerpts/) | #4 | 23 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | #49 | 379 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| excerpts | >100 | 2,908 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 97.6%
- 1.5: 2.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Post Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-post-excerpt/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 18, 2023 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Recent Posts with Excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-with-excerpts/) | 700+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 30, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Simply Excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-excerpts/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 22, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Page Excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-excerpts/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 27, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Ultimate Sticky Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-sticky-posts/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Jan 30, 2018 | 35/100 |
| 7 | [Post and Page Excerpt Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-and-page-excerpt-widgets/) | 70+ | — | Apr 22, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [Multiple Excerpt Lengths](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-excerpt-lengths/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-excerpts/) | 40+ | — | Feb 1, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Augment Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/augment-types/) | 30+ | — | May 13, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [Recent Posts Ultimate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-ultimate/) | 30+ | — | Nov 24, 2023 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Excerpts for Pages free?
Yes. Excerpts for Pages is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Excerpts for Pages safe to use in 2026?
Excerpts for Pages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Excerpts for Pages?
Excerpts for Pages is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,289 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 164 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Excerpts for Pages work with WordPress 7.1?
Excerpts for Pages is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Excerpts for Pages last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on April 18, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Excerpts for Pages?
Excerpts for Pages is developed and maintained by Joan Boluda.

### What are the best alternatives to Excerpts for Pages?
The most popular alternatives to Excerpts for Pages are Advanced Post Excerpt (2K+ installs), Recent Posts with Excerpts (700+ installs) and Simply Excerpts (500+ installs).


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