Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13158
Peak #13158
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
12.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Page Excerpt Widget currently ranks #13158 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.3, shipped on Jan 15, 2015 (4,223 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | JonathanMH |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.3 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-15 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin allows the user to place a widget with an excerpt of a page in any sidebar. Dropdown menu for page, amount of characters adjustable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Page Excerpt Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Page Excerpt Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Page Excerpt Widget?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Page Excerpt Widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Page Excerpt Widget ranks #13158 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Page Excerpt Widget last updated?
Page Excerpt Widget was last updated on January 15, 2015 (version 0.3). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Page Excerpt Widget?
Page Excerpt Widget is developed by JonathanMH. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.
