Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand
v1.3.0by buntegiraffe · updated 3 years ago
Save space on your pages, posts, sidebars. Hide the content before user clicks to see it. Collapse long lists, create FAQs & more.
- Rank
- #1,947
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 161.7K
- 161,744 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 20 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand at a glance
Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand is a WordPress plugin by buntegiraffe with 10K+ active installs, the #1,947 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 16% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Mar 19, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. It leads the 29 plugins tagged “hide content”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats772 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 48 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 16 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12,777 · -1.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12,777 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12,817 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12,816 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12,858 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12,853 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12,818 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12,820 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12,874 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12,874 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12,882 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12,908 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12,894 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12,905 |
Rank over time
#1,947 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #1,947 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,947 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,948 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,946 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,945 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,945 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,945 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,946 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,940 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,941 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,941 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,939 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,944 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,943 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,945 |
Growth %
Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.09% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1944 → #1945Downloads -15.5%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.381%
- v1.219%
- v1.10.4%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★20 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 4, 2017
- Last updated
- Mar 19, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand
How many websites use Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand?
Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,947 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand been downloaded?
161,744 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats
When was Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Mar 19, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Is Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand compatible with the latest WordPress?
Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.3.0, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand have?
4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews on WordPress.org. 85% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand?
The plugins most like Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand, by the tags they share, are ACF Admin Flexible Content Collapse (200+), Hide/Show Post/Page Content (100+) and Advanced Accordion Gutenberg Block (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
20 reviews
- 5 stars: 17 reviews, 85%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 10%
- Positive
- 90%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 10%1–2★
- About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 20 |
| Total downloads | 161.7K |
| Author | buntegiraffe |
| First released | Mar 4, 2017 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 19, 2023 |
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