Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10716
Peak #10706
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
13.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Excerpt Tools currently ranks #10716 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10706, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.7, shipped on Nov 17, 2020 (2,089 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Excerpt Tools a free plugin?
Yes — Excerpt Tools is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Excerpt Tools?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Excerpt Tools?
As of August 7, 2026, Excerpt Tools ranks #10716 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10706.
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.
