Best expander plugins for WordPress
The most popular expander plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Show/Hide Shortcode leads with 200+ active installs, ahead of FR Read More (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “expander” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 expander plugins
- 1.
Show/Hide ShortcodeThe most installed expander plugin, with 200+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
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FR Read MoreFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 week ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 3 plugins tagged “expander”
Show/Hide Shortcode
Down in the last 7 days:29#11,937by Lars Wallenborn1 year ago
Small and efficient plugin implementing dynamic "Show more..." links. Just use the [showhide] shortcode, there is no addition to the backend.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 5.0(3)
- Downloads
- 0/day
FR Read More
#66,026by Faiz R7 days ago
Easily create expandable and collapsible content sections on WordPress. Let visitors reveal hidden text with a smooth, accessible toggle.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day