# wp_summary

> wp_summary has 10+ active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** wp_summary 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.

**When you write a long post, it is common to add h2 and h3 tags to create sections on a specific topic. This plug-in will search these sections and add a link to each of them at the beginning of your post. Each section…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,536
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+30.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Dec 15, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Didier Sampaolo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dsampaolo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-summary/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 253 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,605 |
| [summary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/summary/) | #13 | 60 |
| [the_content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/the_content/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| seo | >100 | 8,335 |
| summary | >100 | 3,925 |
| the_content | >100 | 607 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/) | 80K+ | 4.6/5 (336) | Sep 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [Jetpack Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-search/) | 4K+ | 4.5/5 (10) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [Filter Orders by Product for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-filter-orders-by-product/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Jun 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Post Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-post-manager/) | 4K+ | 3.5/5 (11) | Sep 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Random Post Plugin – Redirect URL to Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-url-to-post/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (20) | Jun 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Events Search & Filter Bar for The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-search-addon-for-the-events-calendar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Sep 1, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is wp_summary safe to use in 2026?
wp_summary 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_summary?
wp_summary is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,536 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does wp_summary work with WordPress 7.1?
wp_summary is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was wp_summary last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on December 15, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes wp_summary?
wp_summary is developed and maintained by Didier Sampaolo.

### What are the best alternatives to wp_summary?
The most popular alternatives to wp_summary are HUSKY (80K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Allow HTML in Category Desc… (8K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-summary/ · Generated 2026-10-03 14:37 UTC by PageForge