Genesis Subtitles
For Genesis child themes that output HTML5 only.
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Genesis Subtitles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Genesis Subtitles stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| subtitle | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 5 reviews
About Genesis Subtitles
From the official readme · v1.3Description
For Genesis child themes that output HTML5 only.
This plugin adds an entry field just below the title field on all post,
page and custom post type edit screens. It allows you to specify a
subtitle for the content and then outputs the result in an H2 tag just
under the entry-title where you’d expect to find it.
This plugin is for use with Genesis HTML5 child themes only because it
uses the hook, genesis_entry_header to position the output after the
title but before the post-info.
Installation
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If you use FTP to upload your plugins, unzip the zip file and upload the resulting directory to /wp-content/plugins/
If you use the automatic uploader, there’s no need to unzip the file first. -
Activate the plugin Genesis Subtitles through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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Look for the entry field just below the title field on your edit screens.
Changelog
Nothing to note.
1.3
• Fixed esc_textarea when saving new values (line 43)
1.2
• Removed unnecessary permission check
1.1
• Added auto-update feature
1.0
• Initial release
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FAQ
Genesis Subtitles: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Genesis Subtitles free?
Yes. Genesis Subtitles is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Genesis Subtitles safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Subtitles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Genesis Subtitles?
Genesis Subtitles is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,798 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.
Does Genesis Subtitles work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Subtitles is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Genesis Subtitles last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 18, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Genesis Subtitles?
Genesis Subtitles is developed and maintained by Suzanne.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Subtitles?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Subtitles are WP Subtitle (10K+ installs), KIA Subtitle (7K+ installs) and Subtitles (3K+ installs).
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