Page Excerpt
v1.3by Jeremy Massel · updated 9 years ago
This plugin adds the same functionality of the excerpt feature in posts to pages.
- Rank
- #4,075
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,230
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 60.5K
- 60,490 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Page Excerpt at a glance
Page Excerpt is a WordPress plugin by Jeremy Massel with 3K+ active installs, the #4,075 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “page excerpt”. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats192 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Page Excerpt |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,230 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,230 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,233 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,237 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,232 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,232 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,231 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,238 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,240 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,250 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,237 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,239 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,237 |
Rank over time
#4,075 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,075 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,074 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,075 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,068 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,073 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,073 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,071 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,067 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,068 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,061 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,084 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,088 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,086 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,072 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.06% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.398%
- v1.21.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 7, 2008
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Page Excerpt
How many websites use Page Excerpt?
Page Excerpt is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,075 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Page Excerpt been downloaded?
60,490 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Page Excerpt last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Page Excerpt compatible with the latest WordPress?
Page Excerpt’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Page Excerpt have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Page Excerpt. See its security record
Is Page Excerpt still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Page Excerpt have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Page Excerpt?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,230 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 60.5K |
| Author | Jeremy Massel |
| First released | Sep 7, 2008 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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