Read More Universal
v1.3.5by Carrero · updated 9 months ago
Lightweight "Read More" plugin with theme detection, customizable settings, accessibility, and analytics.
- Rank
- #71,703
- Down16,988 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 399
- 399 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Read More Universal at a glance
Read More Universal is a WordPress plugin by Carrero with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,703 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.5 came out on Jan 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 28 plugins tagged “Read more”, it ranks #26. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Read More Universal |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · +100.0% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#71,703 · up 1,000 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #71,703 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #54,715 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #53,610 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #54,171 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #53,666 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #56,832 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #69,149 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,924 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #70,509 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #72,703 |
Growth %
Average +5.48% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -57.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +250.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +100.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Read More Universal ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #70509 → #54171
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.5
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 30, 2026
- Last updated
- Jan 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Read More Universal
How many websites use Read More Universal?
Read More Universal is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,703 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Read More Universal been downloaded?
399 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Read More Universal last updated?
Version 1.3.5 came out on Jan 30, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is Read More Universal compatible with the latest WordPress?
Read More Universal’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.
Is Read More Universal still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Read More Universal have?
No one has reviewed Read More Universal on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Read More Universal?
The plugins most like Read More Universal, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), MonsterInsights (2M+) and Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 399 |
| Author | Carrero |
| First released | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Version | 1.3.5 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
Alternatives to Read More Universal
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

Site Kit by Google
by Google
Site Kit is a one-stop solution for WordPress users to use everything Google has to offer to make them successful on the web.
- Rank
- #7
- Installs
- 5M+
- 4.2
MonsterInsights
by chriscct7
The best free Google Analytics plugin for WordPress. See how visitors find and use your website so you can grow your business with powerful analytics.
- Rank
- #24
- Installs
- 2M+
- 4.5

Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally)
by Elementor
Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) is a free, powerful, and user-friendly plugin that helps WordPress creators build more accessible websites …
- Rank
- #113
- Installs
- 500K+
- 2.9
WP Statistics
by VeronaLabs
Cookieless, privacy-friendly WordPress analytics. GDPR/CCPA compliant visitor data and clear graphs, with no data sharing.
- Rank
- #111
- Installs
- 500K+
- 4.1

GA Google Analytics
by Jeff Starr
Adds Google Analytics tracking code to your WordPress site. Supports many tracking features.
- Rank
- #151
- Installs
- 400K+
- 4.9

Burst Statistics
by Burst Statistics B.V.
Simple, lightweight WordPress analytics with privacy-friendly visitor tracking. Cookieless and GDPR-ready. Setup in seconds, no cookie banner needed.
- Rank
- #221
- Installs
- 200K+
- 4.9
Side by side:Read More Universal vs Site Kit by GoogleRead More Universal vs MonsterInsightsRead More Universal vs Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally)
More by Carrero
See everything by CarreroOther plugins from this author in our catalog.

ES Football Bypass for Cloudflare
by Carrero
Automatically manages Cloudflare configuration during football matches to avoid mass IP blocks affecting legitimate websites in Spain.
- Rank
- #15,728
- Installs
- 100+
- 5.0
Magic Linking
by Carrero
Free internal linking: link suggestions as you write, automatic link rules, orphan and broken link reports. One-click undo. No API key, no limits.
- Rank
- #56,504
- Installs
- Fewer than 10