Page Title Splitter
Lets you set breakpoints on your posts, pages and custom post types titles without having to add html to the title by setting markers in the title text field.
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- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Page Title Splitter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| breakpoint | >100 |
| layout | >100 |
| markers | >100 |
| title | >100 |
| title manipulation | #6 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 9 reviews
About Page Title Splitter
From the official readme · v2.5.9Description
Lets you set breakpoints on your posts, pages and custom post types titles without having to add html to the title by setting markers in the title text field.
This allow for a better layout of the title on desktop version of the site and when on a mobile device it gives you the ability to remove the breakpoints by adjusting the CSS. Some of the other uses are that you can set multiple markers in the text field to highlight colours of certain words in the title.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/page-title-splitterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Settings->Page Title Splitter screen to configure the plugin, if you would like to update any of the default CSS, default options for title manipulation or to see how to use the plugin.
- The functionality for setting breakpoints will appear underneath the Post, Page or Custom Post Type of the titles on the site, click on the / button under the title text field off to the side and then click on a character where you would like the breakpoint to occur.
Frequently asked questions
How do I implement the title with markup into my site?
The modified title can be show on the website by adding one of the functions to your source code. the_split_title() will print the title on the page and get_split_title() will allow you to store it in a variable or print it yourself.
How do I use one of the functions outside the loop?
A Post ID can be added to either function to show a title outside of the loop or on a different page, ex. .
How do I add a breakpoint to my title?
Go to either Add/Edit a Post, Page or Custom Post Type and you will find a grey bar underneath the title text field. To the left of that bar you will see a / button, once pressed this will add a marker at the start of the title. Now by clicking on a character in the title, the marker will move to that position and that is where the page break will occur in the title. You can add as many markers as needed to the title.
How do I move a breakpoint marker in my title?
Click on the marker that sits below the title text field, that marker will then highlight. Now you can click on a different character in the title text field that marker will move to that position.
How do I delete a breakpoint marker in my title?
Click on the marker that sits below the title text field, that marker will then highlight. If you look to the left of the grey bar underneath the text field you will see a “x”, if click on that button it will delete the marker.
How do I cancel the highlight state on a marker?
Click on the marker that is currently highlighted in the grey bar underneath the title text field and it will remove the highlighted state from the marker. This will allow you to select a different marker and not worry about it moving if you click on a character in the title text field.
Changelog
No issues found at this time.
1.0
- plugin created and made live in the directory
1.0.5
- bug fixes
1.0.6
- icon update and removal of splitter from Custom Fields plugin
1.0.7
- bug fixes and updated icon and plugin thumbnail
1.0.8
- added option for splitting titles outside of the loop and in the menu or not
1.0.9
- menu issue bug fix
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Page Title Splitter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Page Title Splitter free?
Yes. Page Title Splitter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Page Title Splitter safe to use in 2026?
Page Title Splitter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Page Title Splitter?
Page Title Splitter is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 38,773 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 287 times in the last 30 days.
Does Page Title Splitter work with WordPress 7.1?
Page Title Splitter is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Page Title Splitter last updated?
The latest version, 2.5.9, was released on June 8, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Page Title Splitter?
Page Title Splitter is developed and maintained by Chris Steman.
What are the best alternatives to Page Title Splitter?
The most popular alternatives to Page Title Splitter are Dynamic Header & Navigation… (200+ installs) and NutsForPress Maintenance Mo… (70+ installs).
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