Truncate Text
Truncate Text lets you shorten long strings of text in posts, pages, or custom content.
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Truncate Text shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Truncate Text stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Content Formatting | >100 |
| shorten text | #8 |
| text truncation | #7 |
| truncate | #9 |
| truncate text | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Truncate Text
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Truncate Text lets you shorten long strings of text in posts, pages, or custom content. Ideal for trimming usernames, crypto wallet addresses, or any lengthy content, it offers flexible options to control exactly how and where the text is truncated.
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Usage
- Use the
[truncate-text]shortcode to truncate text in your post or page content. - Use the
[truncate-shortcode]shortcode to process nested shortcodes before truncating.
Optional Attributes
These attributes work with both shortcodes:
– limit: Set the number of characters to display (default: 6).
Example: [truncate-text limit="8"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate-text] → 0x8755B1...1622CC44
– encoding: Specify the text encoding (default: UTF-8).
Example: [truncate-text encoding="ISO-8859-1"]text[/truncate-text]
– location: Choose where to truncate: “start”, “middle” (default), or “end”.
Examples:
– [truncate-text location="start"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate-text] → ...1622CC44
– [truncate-text location="middle"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate-text] → 0x8755...22CC44
– [truncate-text location="end"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate-text] → 0x8755...
– dots: Set the number of dots in the ellipsis (default: 3).
Examples:
– [truncate-text location="end" dots="10"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate-text] → 0x8755..........
– [truncate-text location="middle" dots="5"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate-text] → 0x8755.....22CC44
Nested Shortcode Example
[truncate-shortcode limit="6" location="end" dots="4"][another-shortcode][/truncate-shortcode]
Processes the inner shortcode first, then truncates the result.
Support
If you have questions or issues, please reach out through our support channel at NateChisley.com. We’re happy to assist!
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please follow our guidelines for contributing at NateChisley.com.
Installation
- Log in to your WordPress site as an administrator.
- Go to the “Plugins” section in the WordPress dashboard.
- Click “Add New” and then click the “Upload Plugin” button.
- Choose the
truncate-text.zipfile from your computer and click “Install Now.” - After installation is complete, click the “Activate Plugin” button.
Changelog
1.0.3
- Restructured directory.
1.0.2
- Added important links to the plugin page listing and settings page.
- Brand/images update.
1.0.1
- New attributes added (limit, location, encoding, dots).
- Added support for nested shortcodes.
1.0.0
- Initial release with
[truncate-text]and[truncate-shortcode]shortcodes.
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FAQ
Truncate Text: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Truncate Text free?
Yes. Truncate Text is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Truncate Text safe to use in 2026?
Truncate Text shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Truncate Text?
Truncate Text is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,728 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Truncate Text work with WordPress 7.1?
Truncate Text is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Truncate Text need?
Truncate Text requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Truncate Text last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on May 18, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Truncate Text?
Truncate Text is developed and maintained by WebPro.
What are the best alternatives to Truncate Text?
The most popular alternatives to Truncate Text are Content Sectioner (10+ installs) and My Review (10+ installs).
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