wp_summary
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where wp_summary stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| filter | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
| summary | >100 |
| the_content | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About wp_summary
From the official readme · v1.5Description
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 will become a named anchor, allowing the user to browse quickly through your post.
This summary is also understood by major search engines and should improve your CTR (click-through rate) by providing richer snippets.
Installation
- Upload all files to a subdirectory of your
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Adjust settings in the dedicated section (Settings > Wp Summary)
You’re good to go!
Changelog
This versions fixes several bugs. You should do this update.
1.5
- Added translation capabilities
- Checked compatibility up to WordPress 4.0.1
1.4
- Added CSS identifiers (each depth level has its own class)
- Added choice : float left/right/none
1.3
- Fixed bug occuring when h2/h2 has a CSS class attached or if some ‘exotic’ content is in the tag.
1.2
- Fixed bug causing random behavior on some situations.
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FAQ
wp_summary: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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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