Post summarizer
v0.1updated 18 years ago
This plugin create an automatic excerpt of a post when it is saved or published. The excerpt created is a coherent piece of text containing the most i …
- Rank
- #39,202
- Down3,399 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,837 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post summarizer at a glance
Post summarizer is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #39,202 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Jan 14, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7. Among the 3 plugins tagged “summarization”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post summarizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#39,202 · up 3,753 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,202 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,803 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,937 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,875 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #38,432 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,264 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,662 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,705 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #43,920 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,486 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,955 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 2.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 14, 2009
- Last updated
- Jan 14, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post summarizer
How many websites use Post summarizer?
Post summarizer is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #39,202 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post summarizer been downloaded?
2,837 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post summarizer last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Jan 14, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Post summarizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post summarizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7, 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.
Is Post summarizer still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post summarizer have?
No one has reviewed Post summarizer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post summarizer?
The plugins most like Post summarizer, by the tags they share, are Auto Summarize Post Content (90+), Summy (10+) and Advanced Excerpt (80K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | |
| First released | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 14, 2009 |
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