Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20169
Peak #20169
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle currently ranks #20169 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on May 3, 2026 (97 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Jonas Hjalmarsson |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-03 |
| Added to directory | 2022-02-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds an [expand] shortcode that wraps content in a native HTML `` toggle. No JavaScript, no settings page, no bloat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle a free plugin?
Yes — Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle?
As of August 8, 2026, Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle ranks #20169 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle last updated?
Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle was last updated on May 3, 2026 (version 1.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle?
Simple Expand – Lightweight Read more toggle is developed by Jonas Hjalmarsson. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2022.
