Read More Excerpt Link
v1.6.1by Tim Eckel · updated 9 months ago
Create "Read More" link after post excerpt instead of ellipsis [...] Also modify excerpt length.
- Rank
- #3,991
- Up23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,320
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 68.6K
- 68,582 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Read More Excerpt Link at a glance
Read More Excerpt Link is a WordPress plugin by Tim Eckel with 3K+ active installs, the #3,991 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times, 41% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.6.1 came out on Jan 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “ellipsis”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats628 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Read More Excerpt Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,318 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,318 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,295 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,314 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,301 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,303 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,302 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,295 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,310 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,300 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,377 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,375 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,379 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,379 |
Rank over time
#3,991 · down 110 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,991 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,014 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,996 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,006 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,007 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,005 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,006 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,009 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,996 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,011 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,932 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,938 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,946 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,944 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,881 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.57% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.28% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| 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+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3946 → #4007Downloads +12.2%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.685%
- v1.48.1%
- v1.56.5%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 9, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Read More Excerpt Link
How many websites use Read More Excerpt Link?
Read More Excerpt Link 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 #3,991 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Read More Excerpt Link been downloaded?
68,582 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats
When was Read More Excerpt Link last updated?
Version 1.6.1 came out on Jan 30, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release
Is Read More Excerpt Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Read More Excerpt Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Read More Excerpt Link have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Read More Excerpt Link up to date. See its security record
Is Read More Excerpt Link still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Read More Excerpt Link have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Read More Excerpt Link?
The plugins most like Read More Excerpt Link, by the tags they share, are Page Links To (100K+), Advanced Excerpt (80K+) and VK Link Target Controller (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 3,320 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 68.6K |
| Author | Tim Eckel |
| First released | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Version | 1.6.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
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