Simply Excerpts is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Jul 16, 2026.
Simply Excerpts is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by A. Jones. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews.
AppRanks verdict
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Simply Excerpts is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Read more category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by A. Jones — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Simply Excerpts works
Version 1.7
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This plugin is a very simple plugin the allows you to change the number of words that are displayed in excerpts and to replace the elipsis with text.
The settings for this plugin can be found on the Settings Menu in the Admin Panel. Check the box for the option you wish to manage and enter the value. There are two options: “Maximum number of words to display in an excerpt” and “Read More Text”. You should not use this plugin with other plugins that modify excerpts.
Arbitrary section Need more? Customization is available. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Category rankings
As of Jul 16, 2026- Excerpts#0of 4Top 1%
- Read more#0of 7Top 1%
- Word count#0of 4Top 1%
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Keyword rankings
Simply Excerpts ranks for 1 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 1:
- 1.contactRank #869
Competitors & alternatives
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Where Simply Excerpts stands in the Read more category
Simply Excerpts ranks #0 of 7 apps in the Read more category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Simply Excerpts?
Simply Excerpts is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Read more category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by A. Jones.
Who uses Simply Excerpts?
Currently around 500 active stores have installed Simply Excerpts. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Read more category on WordPress.