Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#14371
Peak #14371
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
12.9K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Excerpt Length currently ranks #14371 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Jun 30, 2009 (6,247 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | vertino |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2009-06-30 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds an Excerpt Length field setting to the Reading Settings section, this is used to set the number of words that appear in the the_excerpt().
Frequently asked questions
Is Excerpt Length a free plugin?
Yes — Excerpt Length is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Excerpt Length?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Excerpt Length?
As of August 7, 2026, Excerpt Length ranks #14371 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Excerpt Length last updated?
Excerpt Length was last updated on June 30, 2009 (version 1.1).
Who makes Excerpt Length?
Excerpt Length is developed by vertino. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
