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Read More Excerpt Link

By Tim Eckel

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to create a 'Read More' link after post excerpts instead of the default ellipsis. You can customize the text of the link and adjust the excerpt length from the plugin settings.

By default, WordPress adds an ellipsis to cropped excerpts. This plugin changes that to a 'Read More' link, enhancing user engagement by directing readers to the full post.

You can also enable the 'Read More' link to display even when an excerpt is present or when a read more tag is used. Customize the appearance of the link using the class 'read-more-link'.

Comparing to Alternatives

Read More Excerpt Link is a straightforward plugin designed to enhance excerpt functionality with a 'Read More' link. It competes with several alternatives that offer similar features for managing post excerpts.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very easy to implement and customize.
Provides a clean 'Read More' link to replace default excerpt endings.
Responsive and helpful developer support.
Lightweight and focused on a single feature.
Compatible with older WordPress versions.

Weaknesses

Has had a medium-level security vulnerability in the past.
No pro version or advanced features available.
Limited to excerpt length and read more text customization.
May lack some advanced excerpt management features found in alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 6 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and excellent support.

Positive highlights

Great plugin – Great support (peakmarketing)
Easy to implement, great support (hbee)
Brilliant – Works perfectly! (nerdorturd)
Excellent Plugin, easy to customize (pkazmercyk)
Perfect for changing excerpt length or read more text (Madeline)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past medium severity security vulnerability (CSRF) fixed in update 1.6.1
No advanced features beyond basic excerpt customization
No paid version limits feature expansion

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, reliable way to customize post excerpts with a 'Read More' link and who value responsive developer support.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced excerpt management features or who require plugins with no history of security vulnerabilities might want to consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core features including excerpt length adjustment and customizable 'Read More' link text.

Final Verdict

Read More Excerpt Link is a highly rated, user-friendly plugin that effectively addresses the need for customizable excerpts with a 'Read More' link. Its simplicity and excellent support make it a great choice for users seeking straightforward functionality without extra complexity.

However, users should be aware of a past medium-level security vulnerability that has been fixed, and the lack of a pro version means limited advanced features. Those requiring more robust excerpt management or stricter security assurances may want to explore the available alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Read More Excerpt Link plugin.

Screenshots

FAQ

In the WordPress Settings menu, select the Read More Excerpt submenu, where you can modify the default Read More text link.

Here’s a suggestion:

a.read-more-link {     font-size: 0.9em;     text-transform: uppercase;     display: inline-block;     white-space: nowrap; } a.read-more-link:before {     content: "("; } a.read-more-link:after {     content: ")"; }