Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Excerpt Tools currently ranks #10775 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10668, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.7, shipped on Nov 17, 2020 (2,172 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #10775 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10761 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10767 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10689 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | 5 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marcus Downing |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.7 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2020-11-17 |
| Added to directory | 2009-11-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Change the default text and description of the excerpt box, add an excerpt box to pages and show a jQuery character counter and limiter.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Excerpt Tools?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Excerpt Tools?
As of October 29, 2026, Excerpt Tools ranks #10775 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10668.
When was Excerpt Tools last updated?
Excerpt Tools was last updated on November 17, 2020 (version 0.7). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Excerpt Tools?
Excerpt Tools is developed by Marcus Downing. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2009.
