# Best Truncate Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 truncate plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Truncate Recent Posts Titles, Truncate Text, Text Truncator.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Truncate Recent Posts Titles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pm-truncated-recent-posts/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 30, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 2 | [Truncate Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/truncate-text/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 18, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Text Truncator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/text-truncator/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 4, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Empty Widget Areas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/empty-widget-area/) | 10+ | — | Jul 22, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular truncate plugin for WordPress?
Truncate Recent Posts Titles is the most popular truncate plugin with 20+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many truncate plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “truncate” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these truncate plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 truncate 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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