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Simple Content Templates for Blog Posts & Pages

By Clifton Griffin

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Simple Content Templates for Blog Posts & Pages Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create content templates for your posts and pages. Use templates as starting points for new posts or pages.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 24+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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 makes it simple to create content templates for your posts and pages. When creating a new post or page use one of your content templates as the starting point. Simple Content Templates allows you to define a title, post body, and even an excerpt.

How Simple Content Templates Works

Install and activate the plugin. You should have a new menu item in your admin dashboard 'Content Templates'. Use the 'Add a Template' button to create a template. Add the title and content you want to be able to start with when creating blog posts or pages. Go ahead and publish the template.

When creating a new post or page, in the sidebar you should see the option to 'Load a Content Template.' Select the template you want to use and click the 'Load Template' button. After the page refreshes, edit the post or page however you want and publish it like normal.

Next time you need to write a similar post or create a similar page, do it all over again!

Unlock More Features include Custom Post Types, Custom Fields, Tags, Categories, and Featured Images. If you need any of these, you should check out the pro version of this plugin, Advanced Content Templates.

We hope you enjoy creating with Simple Content Templates!

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Content Templates for Blog Posts & Pages offers a straightforward approach to managing content templates but faces competition from plugins with similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use interface for creating templates
Integrates well with themes
Saves time by reusing content structures
Supports both posts and pages
Has a pro version with additional features

Weaknesses

Templates are public which may not suit all users
Lack of support for Gutenberg editor
Security vulnerabilities have been reported and not yet fixed
Updates have been infrequent

User Sentiment Analysis

With an 80% average rating and a majority of 5-star reviews, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and time-saving features, though a quarter of ratings are low due to security and functionality concerns.

Positive highlights

'Works perfectly with my latest WordPress.' — vendravex
'Thank you for taking the time to create such an awesome plugin 🙂 saves me a load of time!' — ximbor
'Gutenberg is not supported. If you use the classic editor, most likely this is not critical for you.' — pathetic
'I am using your plugin on several websites.' — Oaz

Common complaints

Templates are public and not private, which limits use cases
Known Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability remains unpatched

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability with no fix yet
No support for Gutenberg editor
Templates being public can be a disadvantage
Plugin updates are infrequent

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and quick way to apply reusable content templates for posts and pages, especially those using the classic editor and who do not require private templates.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize security and need a plugin with timely vulnerability fixes, those who use the Gutenberg editor, or those needing private template management should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to create and apply content templates for posts and pages with basic functionality.

Pro version

Offers additional premium features to enhance template management and integration, though specifics are not detailed.

Final Verdict

Simple Content Templates for Blog Posts & Pages is a user-friendly plugin that effectively saves time by enabling reusable content templates. It is well-received by users who prefer the classic editor and do not require private templates. The availability of a pro version adds value for those seeking enhanced features.

However, the plugin's security vulnerability, which remains unpatched, and lack of Gutenberg support are significant drawbacks. Users with security concerns or modern editor needs should consider alternative plugins. Overall, it is a solid choice for certain users but requires caution regarding its security status.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Content Templates for Blog Posts & Pages plugin.

content templates

post template

blog post templates

Screenshots

FAQ

As of version 2.0, yes! You can add as many content templates as you would like to! Simply select the one you want to use from the sidebar in the post edit page and click “Load Template.”