Active installs
80K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#560
Peak #560
Downloads / day
1,643
prev 1,346
Downloads (7d)
25,173
All-time downloads
1.6M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Excerpt currently ranks #560 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 1,049 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.5, shipped on Aug 1, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #30 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WPKube |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.5 |
| Versions released | 30 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-01 |
| Added to directory | 2007-08-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Control the appearance of WordPress post excerpts
Frequently asked questions
Is Advanced Excerpt a free plugin?
Yes — Advanced Excerpt is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Advanced Excerpt?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Excerpt?
As of August 8, 2026, Advanced Excerpt ranks #560 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Advanced Excerpt last updated?
Advanced Excerpt was last updated on August 1, 2026 (version 4.5). It has shipped 30 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Excerpt?
Advanced Excerpt is developed by WPKube. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2007.
