SummarAIze
Publisher-controlled AI key takeaways for WordPress. Bring your own API key, edit summaries, and bulk-manage them at scale.
Solid choice
SummarAIze is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 152.6% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SummarAIze stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| Gemini | #100 |
| openai | >100 |
| summary | >100 |
| tldr | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About SummarAIze
From the official readme · v1.5.0Description
SummarAIze is a free WordPress plugin for publishers who want editor-approved AI key takeaways across their site, using their own OpenAI, Google Gemini, or OpenRouter API key.
It is built as a publishing workflow, not a hosted summary subscription. You connect your own provider account, choose the model, review the output, and control the cost. SummarAIze does not bundle AI credits or route requests through a hosted SummarAIze service.
Use SummarAIze when you need to keep summaries accurate, editable, and current across more than one post:
- Bring your own OpenAI, Google Gemini, or OpenRouter API key
- Choose supported OpenAI models including GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.5, GPT-5, GPT-5 mini, and GPT-5 nano
- Generate scannable key takeaways for posts and pages
- Edit and reorder takeaway points before publishing
- Track whether summaries are missing, current, stale, or manually edited
- Generate missing summaries in bulk and optionally auto-generate on first publish
- Display summaries above content, below content, or in a popup
- Customize output with shortcode attributes for title, mode, list type, and popup button styling
- Use the plugin for free, with no SummarAIze usage quota or summary subscription
OpenRouter
Choose OpenRouter under AI Provider and enter your API key. Click Load models, filter by provider or model name, and choose a result. You can also enter an exact provider/model ID manually.
Test model generates five sample takeaways using the same response validation as real summaries and may incur a small API charge. Review the preview and the Untested, Test passed, or Test failed badge. Test results apply to the tested key/model pair for seven days. Changing the key or model requires another test. A successful sample does not guarantee every article will succeed.
Click Save Changes to retain the key and model before generating post summaries. Searching or testing alone does not save these settings.
Upgrading to 1.5.0
Existing provider selections, API keys, OpenAI model choices, display settings, and saved summaries are retained. OpenRouter is optional. Switching providers preserves inactive providers’ credentials. GPT-5 mini remains the default for new OpenAI configurations; GPT-6 Astra is optional.
Gemini now uses Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite because the previously hard-coded model is unavailable to new users. Key validation no longer generates billable content. The upgrade does not regenerate existing summaries.
Privacy
SummarAIze sends post content to the AI provider you configure so it can generate takeaways. The plugin does not proxy requests through a third-party SummarAIze service, and generated takeaways remain editable in WordPress before publishing.
- OpenAI: Terms of Use, Privacy Policy
- OpenRouter (when selected): Post content is sent through OpenRouter to the model provider. Account privacy and routing settings apply. Terms of Service, Privacy Policy
- Google Gemini: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy
Shortcode
Basic usage:
[summaraize]
Supported attributes:
id– Display takeaways for a specific post ID. Defaults to the current post.view–above,below, orpopup. Defaults toabove.mode–lightordark. Defaults tolight.title– Custom title text for the takeaway box.button_style– Popup button style whenview="popup".button_color– Popup button color whenview="popup".list_type–orderedorunordered. Defaults tounordered.SummarAIze is designed as a free, bring-your-own-key key takeaways workflow for WordPress publishers who want control over provider choice, API spend, and the final published summary.
Installation
- Upload the
summaraizefolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install the plugin through Plugins > Add New in WordPress. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > SummarAIze.
- Select OpenAI, Google Gemini, or OpenRouter and enter your API key.
- Open a post or page, generate takeaways, then edit or reorder them before publishing.
- Optionally use bulk actions or publish-time automation to keep summaries current across your site.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
Yes. You need an API key from OpenAI, Google Gemini, or OpenRouter. Model availability and usage charges depend on your provider and account.
Does SummarAIze include AI credits or a hosted API service?
No. SummarAIze is a free, bring-your-own-key plugin. You bring your own provider account and pay OpenAI or Google directly for any API usage. There is no SummarAIze-hosted relay and no monthly summary quota from SummarAIze.
Can I customize the summaries?
Yes. You can edit and reorder the generated key takeaways in the editor, then use shortcodes to control where and how they display.
Can I generate summaries in bulk?
Yes. SummarAIze adds bulk actions to supported post type list screens so publishers can generate missing summaries or explicitly regenerate existing ones across a larger content library.
Will auto-generation overwrite my edited summaries?
No. The publish-time automation mode only generates a summary when one is missing. Manual edits are treated as user-managed.
How much does SummarAIze cost?
The plugin is free and open-source. API usage with OpenAI or Gemini may incur charges based on your provider plan.
How do I switch between OpenAI and Gemini?
Go to Settings > SummarAIze, select your provider, and enter your API key. Switching is instant.
Is my data safe?
SummarAIze sends post content to the AI provider you configure for summary generation. No hosted SummarAIze relay is involved.
Changelog
Adds OpenRouter with model compatibility tests and sample previews, GPT-6 Astra support, and updated Gemini support. Existing provider selections remain in place.
1.5.0
- Replaced the OpenRouter autocomplete with separate catalog search and selection, preserving manual model IDs and test status while browsing.
- Added persistent OpenRouter model-test badges, five-takeaway previews, and clearer provider failure messages. Test status is tied to the key/model pair and expires after seven days.
- Added GPT-6 Astra (gpt-6-astra) to the OpenAI model selector with compatible reasoning parameters; GPT-5 mini remains the default.
- Updated Gemini to gemini-3.5-flash-lite and fixed valid keys being rejected when the old generation model is unavailable.
- Gemini key validation now uses a read-only request and distinguishes model access, quota, and authentication failures.
- Fixed API-key validation/save timing and refreshed the OpenAI model cache.
- Added OpenRouter support for Claude and other text models using your own API key.
- Added searchable model discovery, manual model IDs, and an explicit connection test.
- Added strict validation of five takeaways and actionable OpenRouter API errors.
- Preserved inactive provider credentials when saving settings.
- Restored the Save Changes button for explicit credential and model saving.
- Added OpenRouter support to editor, bulk, and publish-time summary workflows.
1.4.6
- Updated WordPress Coding Standards to 3.4.1 to address CVE-2026-45293 in development and automated code checks.
- Updated PHP_CodeSniffer to 3.13.6 or later for CVE-2026-67434 and added dependency auditing to CI.
- Removed generated WordPress test caches from source control; integration tests download fresh copies.
1.4.5
- Rendered the SummarAIze widget title as paragraph text by default so table-of-contents plugins do not treat Key Takeaways as a content heading.
- Added a
summaraize_widget_title_tagfilter for sites that need to opt back into a heading tag.
1.4.4
- Tested compatibility against WordPress 7.0.
- Corrected WordPress.org screenshot caption ordering after the screenshot asset cleanup.
1.4.3
- Restored captions for the remaining safe screenshot assets after removing the unwanted cropped screenshots.
1.4.2
- Removed two screenshot assets that included unwanted menu cropping.
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FAQ
SummarAIze: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is SummarAIze free?
Yes. SummarAIze is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SummarAIze safe to use in 2026?
SummarAIze is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SummarAIze?
SummarAIze is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,474 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 879 times in the last 30 days.
Does SummarAIze work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SummarAIze up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does SummarAIze need?
SummarAIze requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SummarAIze last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on September 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes SummarAIze?
SummarAIze is developed and maintained by James Wilson.
What are the best alternatives to SummarAIze?
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