Text Summary
Text Summary meta box for editing posts Prepends saved summary to a post This plugin uses the subscription based service provided by https://aitextsummary.net Privacy policy https://aitextsummary.net/privacy-policy/
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Text Summary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Text Summary stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content | >100 |
| content-optimizer | >100 |
| post summary | >100 |
| summary | >100 |
| text summarization | #21 |
About Text Summary
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Text Summary meta box for editing posts
Prepends saved summary to a post
This plugin uses the subscription based service provided by https://aitextsummary.net
Privacy policy https://aitextsummary.net/privacy-policy/
Pricing
This is a paid service. Subscribing gives you access to generate summaries. (https://www.aitextsummary.net/)
Installation
Download and install this plugin from Plugins -> Add New admin screen.
Click on Text Sumary admin menu link to subscribe to the AI text summary service.
You can adjust the post/page summary title and add the API key on the settings page.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with the Classic Editor or Gutenberg?
The text summary plugin picks up text on the classic editor and blocks edit screens.
How do I start using the Text Summary Plugin?
Click on the Text Summary Admin Menu item to get setup. Click on the Pay Monthly button to set up a subscription at GBP £7.50 per month.
Where do the summaries appear?
On any post or page that has a summary saved at the top of the post/page. The summaries don’t appear in the excerpts of the index page of blog posts.
What if I encounter problems with the plugin?
We’re here to help! If you encounter any issues with the Text Summary Plugin, you can reach out to us at https://aitextsummary.net/contact-us. We are here to help!
Fair Use Policy
Subscriptions allow 500 blog post summaries per month.
Changelog
1.0.1 Updates for plugin submission
1.0.0 initial release
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FAQ
Text Summary: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Text Summary free?
Yes. Text Summary is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Text Summary safe to use in 2026?
Text Summary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Text Summary?
Text Summary is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,027 times since it launched in September 2024. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.
Does Text Summary work with WordPress 7.1?
Text Summary is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Text Summary need?
Text Summary requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Text Summary last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 23, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Text Summary?
Text Summary is developed and maintained by andy_moyle.
What are the best alternatives to Text Summary?
The most popular alternatives to Text Summary are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).
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