Live from WordPress.org · Oct 15, 2026
Best Truncate Text Plugins for WordPress
2 plugins are tagged “truncate text” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Read More Button with 100+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Read More Button – Expand Content Without Refresh
Easily add a customizable Read More button to expand long posts. Reveal hidden content…
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100+ |
| 2 |
Truncate Text
Truncate Text lets you shorten long strings of text in posts, pages, or custom content.
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10+ |
Top Truncate Text plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular truncate text plugin for WordPress?
Read More Button – Expand Content Without Refresh is the most popular truncate text plugin with 100+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many truncate text plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “truncate text” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these truncate text plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 truncate text plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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