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KIA Subtitle

By HelgaTheViking

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

KIA Subtitle Review - In-Depth Analysis

KIA Subtitle allows you to add subtitles to your posts easily. It integrates seamlessly with the post editor and offers template tags for customization.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

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

KIA Subtitle allows you to add a subtitle to your posts and retrieve it in the loop just like the post title. You can use the Subtitle block or the template tags to display it within your theme.

The plugin adds an input field right under the title field of posts, pages, and any custom post type. It also adds a subtitle column to the edit screen and quick edit options.

With the Subtitle block in the editor, you can customize your theme by inserting the block right after the Title block. The plugin provides template tags to help you customize the display of subtitles as needed.

Comparing to Alternatives

KIA Subtitle stands out as a lightweight and straightforward subtitle plugin for WordPress, especially when compared to other subtitle plugins that may offer more complex features.

Top alternatives

KIA Subtitle

Strengths

Seamless integration with WooCommerce and StoreFront theme without needing code modifications.
Lightweight and easy to set up, ensuring minimal impact on site performance.
Works well across multiple themes including Avada and StoreFront.
Clean and simple interface focused on subtitle functionality.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options found in some other subtitle plugins.
No official updates recently, which may affect compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.
No pro version or premium features available.
Limited support for complex subtitle styling out of the box.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and reliability, though some users have noted concerns about updates.

Positive highlights

"Works great with WooCommerce and StoreFront theme, blends right in, no code modding or CSS needed." - Ronald van Arkel
"Simple and very useful plugin that works perfectly with several different themes." - jaialai2002
"Lightweight, easy to set up, I recommend this plugin!" - inglar140
"Awesome and Fast Plugin, easy to use." - Sayf Anwar
"Fantastic Plugin and Great Support from Helga." - MisterH

Common complaints

Plugin not working with the latest WordPress version for some users.
Lack of recent updates to maintain compatibility.
Limited features compared to other subtitle plugins.

Weaknesses

No pro version limits advanced functionality.
Some users require minor CSS modifications for specific needs.
Support relies heavily on the developer's availability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight subtitle plugin that integrates smoothly with WooCommerce and popular themes without needing custom code.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced subtitle customization options or guaranteed frequent updates and premium support may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core subtitle functionalities with easy setup and compatibility with major themes and WooCommerce.

Final Verdict

KIA Subtitle is a reliable and straightforward plugin ideal for users who want to add subtitles without hassle or heavy customization. Its seamless integration with WooCommerce and popular themes makes it a practical choice for many.

However, the lack of recent updates and absence of a pro version may limit its appeal for users needing advanced features or guaranteed long-term support. Overall, it offers excellent value for those prioritizing simplicity and ease of use.

Other Notable Features

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

subtitle

post subtitle

KIA Subtitle

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FAQ

The intended way is with the the_subtitle() template tag as follows:

if ( function_exists( 'the_subtitle' ) ) the_subtitle();

You can wrap the string in some markup using the $before and $after parameters.

if ( function_exists( 'the_subtitle' ) ) the_subtitle( '<h2 class="subtitle">', '</h2>' );

As an absolute worst case fallback you could also add the following snippet to your functions.php in order to prepend the subtitle to the content.

/**  * Prepend the subtitle to the post content.   *  * @param string $content The post content  * @return string  */ function kia_prepend_subtitle_to_content( $content ) {     if ( ! is_admin() ) {          $subtitle = function_exists( 'get_the_subtitle' ) ? get_the_subtitle() : '';          if ( ! empty( $subtitle ) ) {             $content = '<h2 class="subtitle">' . wp_kses_post( $subtitle ) . '</h2>' . $content;         }     }     return $content; } add_filter( 'the_content', 'kia_prepend_subtitle_to_content' );

You could also filter the_title and but it would have to be part of the post title’s markup and could not have it’s own markup as nesting header elements is invalid HTML markup.

/**  * Append the subtitle to the title.   *  * @param string $title The post title  * @return string  */ function kia_append_subtitle_to_title( $title ) {     if ( ! is_admin() ) {         $subtitle = function_exists( 'get_the_subtitle' ) ? get_the_subtitle() : '';          if ( ! empty( $subtitle ) ) {             $title .= ' &mdash; ' . wp_kses_post( $subtitle );         }     }     return $title; } add_filter( 'the_title', 'kia_append_subtitle_to_title' );

Unfortunately, I cannot tell you exactly what file to place the above code in because 1. I don’t know where you want to display the subtitle and 2. every theme’s structure is different.

However, in general, the_subtitle() is a template tag so you will want to put it in a template file. Probably, you are looking for the file that contains your post loop. For most themes it’s single.php ( or page.php for pages ), but for many it could also be content.php. Assuming you want the subtitle to display directly after your main title, you’d place the above code after:

<h1 class="entry-title"><?php the_title(); ?></h1>

As an example if you wanted to display the subtitle on standard single posts, in the Twenty Twenty theme you’d create a copy of the entry-header.php template in your child theme and modify it as shown in this gist

If you have wrapped the subtitle in an H2 tag with the class of subtitle like in the gist above, you can then style it any way you’d like.