TLDR
Increase leads whilst offering a better user experience to your readers with concise post summaries.
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TLDR shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where TLDR stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content | >100 |
| lead generation | >100 |
| matthew barby | #1 |
| summary | >100 |
| ux | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About TLDR
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
TLDR takes a whole new approach to lead generation from your content. Instead of interrupting your website visitors by firing tons of popups, welcome mats and scrolling boxes, TLDR actually improves the experience of your users.
Using TLDR you can add short summaries for each of your blog posts and then embed relevant call-to-action (CTA) boxes at the end to offer content upgrades and capture email address data. Not only are you reducing the bounce rate from your longer content but you’re able to add relevant and non-intrusive CTAs closer to the top of your content.
Features of TLDR include:
- Add a custom TLDR summary button to your blog posts.
- Add individual CTAs to any of your blog posts that sit within the summary section.
- CTA clicks and button clicks are automatically tracked in Google Analytics.
- Summaries only appear on posts that you choose, otherwise the option will be hidden.
- Embed your own custom forms by adding shortcodes within the summary sections.
- Completely customise the design of your CTA boxes and the TLDR button within the plugin settings.
- Works seamlessly on mobile, unlike a lot of other lead generation tools.
For more information, visit (http://www.matthewbarby.com/tldr).
Feedback
- I am always open to your suggestions and feedback – let me know what you think could be done better and I’ll add it to my feature request list 🙂
- Follow me @matthewbarby on Twitter
- Follow me on my Facebook page
- Or get in touch with me via my website.
Installation
- Upload the entire ‘TLDR’ folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to one of your blog posts within the WordPress admin area and add a custom summary and CTA within the meta box below the main post editor.
- Customise the way your TLDR button and CTAs look.
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release
1.1
- Fixed text editor issues with formatting.
1.1.1
- Fixed CTA formatting issue.
1.1.2
- optional TLDR branding.
- adding custom font for CTA title, button and description.
- added CTA border feature.
- removed global enable checkbox. Plugin will automatically be enabled upon activation.
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FAQ
TLDR: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is TLDR free?
Yes. TLDR is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TLDR safe to use in 2026?
TLDR shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TLDR?
TLDR is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,750 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does TLDR work with WordPress 7.1?
TLDR is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was TLDR last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on March 29, 2016 (11 years ago).
Who makes TLDR?
TLDR is developed and maintained by Matthew Barby.
What are the best alternatives to TLDR?
The most popular alternatives to TLDR are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).
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