# WP Excerpt Settings

> WP Excerpt Settings has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Excerpt Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Allows you the ability to set Excerpt through Settings panel.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 8,850
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+30.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 20, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Yslo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/yslo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-excerpt-settings/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,655 |
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #19 | 98 |
| [core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core/) | #9 | 37 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | #64 | 282 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | #21 | 147 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| core | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Excerpt Settings free?
Yes. WP Excerpt Settings is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Excerpt Settings safe to use in 2026?
WP Excerpt Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Excerpt Settings?
WP Excerpt Settings is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,850 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Excerpt Settings work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Excerpt Settings is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Excerpt Settings last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on December 20, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP Excerpt Settings?
WP Excerpt Settings is developed and maintained by Yslo.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Excerpt Settings?
The most popular alternatives to WP Excerpt Settings are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-excerpt-settings/ · Generated 2026-10-01 21:18 UTC by PageForge