Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#15709
Peak #15602
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.2K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress currently ranks #15709 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #15602, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Dec 15, 2025 (236 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | theMikeD |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-15 |
| Added to directory | 2020-01-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Causes the excerpt to be required before a post can be published. Supports both editor types (classic and block aka gutenberg).
Frequently asked questions
Is Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress a free plugin?
Yes — Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress?
As of August 8, 2026, Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress ranks #15709 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15602.
When was Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress last updated?
Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress was last updated on December 15, 2025 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress?
Mandatory Excerpts for WordPress is developed by theMikeD. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2020.
