# WP Snapshot

> WP Snapshot has 10+ active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Snapshot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Generates a template tag that allows you to easily display a snapshot of text. Useful for meta descriptions, post snippets, or your own custom block of text. Displays a snippet of text without having to use the quicktag.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,895
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+120% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 2, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** darrinb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dbmartin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-snapshot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excerpt/) | #40 | 69 |
| [meta description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-description/) | #37 | 97 |
| [preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preview/) | #66 | 100 |
| [Read more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-more/) | #22 | 27 |
| [summary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/summary/) | #16 | 60 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| excerpt | >100 | 2,847 |
| meta description | >100 | 4,253 |
| preview | >100 | 9,328 |
| Read more | >100 | 8,170 |
| summary | >100 | 3,925 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Toggle wpautop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toggle-wpautop/) | 9K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Apr 7, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [Read More Excerpt Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/read-more-excerpt-link/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 30, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Page Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-excerpt/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [RSS Image Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-image-feed/) | 2K+ | 4.1/5 (13) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Empty P Tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/empty-p-tag/) | 700+ | 5/5 (7) | Aug 12, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Storefront Blog Excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/storefront-blog-excerpt/) | 700+ | 5/5 (13) | Mar 19, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [WP-UTF8-Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-utf8-excerpt/) | 700+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 30, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Recent Posts Widget Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-widget-plus/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 30, 2023 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Snapshot safe to use in 2026?
WP Snapshot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Snapshot?
WP Snapshot is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,895 times since it launched in December 2008. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Snapshot work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Snapshot is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Snapshot last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 2, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes WP Snapshot?
WP Snapshot is developed and maintained by darrinb.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Snapshot?
The most popular alternatives to WP Snapshot are Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs), Toggle wpautop (9K+ installs) and Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs).


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