TLDR
v1.1.2by Matthew Barby · updated 10 years ago
Increase leads whilst offering a better user experience to your readers with concise post summaries.
- Rank
- #24,558
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.8K
- 3,838 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TLDR at a glance
TLDR is a WordPress plugin by Matthew Barby with 30+ active installs, the #24,558 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 29, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 62 plugins tagged “summary”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats68 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TLDR |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,558 · down 334 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,558 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,653 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,086 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,420 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,212 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,280 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,367 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,372 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,224 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 7, 2016
- Last updated
- Mar 29, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TLDR
How many websites use TLDR?
TLDR is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,558 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TLDR been downloaded?
3,838 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was TLDR last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 29, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is TLDR compatible with the latest WordPress?
TLDR’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 TLDR still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TLDR have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to TLDR?
The plugins most like TLDR, by the tags they share, are Product Categories/Tags Bottom Description for WooCommerce (3K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.8K |
| Author | Matthew Barby |
| First released | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 29, 2016 |
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