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Evermore

By bennettmcelwee

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Evermore Review - In-Depth Analysis

Evermore automatically abbreviates posts on multiple-post pages. It preserves formatting and HTML tags in the abbreviated content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.55/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Evermore automatically abbreviates all posts when they appear on a multiple-post page such as the main blog page. It has the same effect as putting <!–more–> after the first paragraph of every post. All formatting and HTML tags are preserved in the abbreviated post.

If the post already has a <!–more–> in it, then this plugin does nothing to it and the existing <!–more–> will behave as usual.

If you want to disable the plugin for any specific post, then include the codeword <!–nevermore–> in the post. This won’t show up in the post, but it will prevent the post from being abbreviated by Evermore.

To change the length of the preview that Evermore creates, log in to your WordPress administration console and go to Settings, then click Evermore. You will see the Evermore configuration screen where you can set the following options.

The number of paragraphs each preview should contain. The minimum length of the preview. Sometimes, the first paragraph of a post can be very short (just a short sentence, or a picture). This option allows you to add extra paragraphs to make the preview a more reasonable length. Where to put the “read more” link: either at the end of the last paragraph, or on a new line by itself.

Comparing to Alternatives

Evermore stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Perfectly automates the insertion of the tag in posts
Highly reliable with consistent performance
Simple to use with no complicated setup
Maintains functionality over time without issues

Weaknesses

Limited to a very specific feature set
No additional customization options
Lacks a pro version with expanded features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Thank you this solved my Read more problem" - vincentfijian
"Works perfectly" - vincentfijian
"It still works. That’s great" - ugotta

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features beyond basic functionality
No customization options available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, reliable solution to automatically add the tag to their posts without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a plugin with extensive customization options or additional content management features may find Evermore too limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully covers the plugin's core functionality of automatically inserting the tag.

Final Verdict

Evermore is a niche plugin that excels at its singular task of automating the tag insertion, earning perfect user ratings and demonstrating reliability and ease of use. Its lack of vulnerabilities and straightforward functionality make it a safe and effective choice for users needing this specific feature.

However, its limited scope and absence of a pro version mean it may not satisfy users seeking broader content management capabilities or customization. Overall, Evermore is highly recommended for those who want a simple, no-fuss solution without alternatives in its category.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Evermore plugin.

Abbreviate

Extract

Preview

Short

FAQ

The main page of a blog can often be too full. By default, WordPress displays the last ten posts on the main page, so viewers have to do a lot of scrolling to see if there’s something interesting. With Evermore, all posts of the main page are abbreviated down to the first paragraph, so visitors can easily scan your posts, find something interesting, and become hooked.