# WP-UTF8-Excerpt

> WP-UTF8-Excerpt has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 133 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-UTF8-Excerpt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin generates a better excerpt for multi-byte language users (Chinese, for example). Besides, it keeps the html tags in the excerpt.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 82,576
- **Downloads (30 days):** 133 (+24.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.8.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 30, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** BettyJJ (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bettyjj/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-utf8-excerpt/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive/) | #23 | 158 |
| [excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excerpt/) | #9 | 69 |
| [homepage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/homepage/) | #13 | 46 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,203 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| archive | >100 | 5,665 |
| excerpt | >100 | 2,847 |
| homepage | >100 | 3,142 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.8: 85.9%
- 0.6: 14.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Jetpack VaultPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaultpress/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (72) | Apr 10, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 2 | [Zippy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zippy/) | 8K+ | 4.6/5 (16) | Sep 30, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Posts List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-list/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Yearly Archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yearly-archive/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Archive Content with Archived Post Status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/archived-post-status/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Feb 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Posts/Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-posts-per-page/) | 3K+ | — | Jul 18, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [JS Archive List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Apr 3, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 9 | [Sitekit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitekit/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 15, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool II](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-noindex-nofollow-tool-ii/) | 3K+ | 3.1/5 (8) | Feb 20, 2024 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP-UTF8-Excerpt free?
Yes. WP-UTF8-Excerpt is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-UTF8-Excerpt safe to use in 2026?
WP-UTF8-Excerpt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-UTF8-Excerpt?
WP-UTF8-Excerpt is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 82,576 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 133 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-UTF8-Excerpt work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-UTF8-Excerpt is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-UTF8-Excerpt last updated?
The latest version, 0.8.3, was released on November 30, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes WP-UTF8-Excerpt?
WP-UTF8-Excerpt is developed and maintained by BettyJJ.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-UTF8-Excerpt?
The most popular alternatives to WP-UTF8-Excerpt are Jetpack VaultPress (10K+ installs), Zippy (8K+ installs) and Posts List (7K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-utf8-excerpt/ · Generated 2026-10-03 14:38 UTC by PageForge