single shortcode
Using single shortcode plugin, you can hide specified content from excerpt of post. The content enclosed with [single] tag is output only if single page is displayed. It’s useful for hiding the following items from…
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single shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where single shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| excerpt | >100 |
| hide | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| single page | >100 |
| Single post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About single shortcode
From the official readme · v0.1.1Description
Using single shortcode plugin, you can hide specified content from excerpt of post. The content enclosed with [single] tag is output only if single page is displayed. It’s useful for hiding the following items from excerpt.
- table of contents
- footnotes
- relative links, etc.
Installed this plugin, you can use the following shortcodes.
- [single] shortcode outputs content only if single page is displayed
- [excerpt] shortcode outputs content only if excerpt is displayed
Usage
Enclose content with [single] tag.
[single] ... [/single]
[single]
...
[/single]
You can use [excerpt] tag as necessary.
[excerpt] ... [/excerpt]
[excerpt]
...
[/excerpt]
Example
If you write the following code,
<p>paragraph1</p>
[single]
<h5>Index</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="#item1">item1</a></li>
<li><a href="#item2">item2</a></li>
<li><a href="#item3">item3</a></li>
</ul>
[/single]
<p>paragraph2</p>
the excerpt is displayed as follows. (Index is NOT output)
paragraph1
paragraph2
And single page is displayed as follows. (Index is output)
paragraph1
Index
paragraph2
Links
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
0.1.1
- [excerpt] shortcode also outputs content in search results and posts feed (RSS/Atom)
0.1
- Initial release
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FAQ
single shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is single shortcode free?
Yes. single shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is single shortcode safe to use in 2026?
single shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use single shortcode?
single shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,433 times since it launched in August 2011. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does single shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
single shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was single shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on September 11, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes single shortcode?
single shortcode is developed and maintained by attosoft.
What are the best alternatives to single shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to single shortcode are Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs), Toggle wpautop (9K+ installs) and Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs).
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