Read More Excerpt Link vs Do More (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Read More Excerpt Link has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Read More Excerpt Link has accumulated 64K+ total downloads while Do More has 3.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Read More Excerpt Link | Do More | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 64K+ | ◄ | 3.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9.0+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Read More Excerpt Link
Do More5/5
Total Reviews
6Read More Excerpt Link
◄Do More2
Active Installs
3.0K+Read More Excerpt Link
◄Do More10
Total Downloads
64K+Read More Excerpt Link
◄Do More3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ARead More Excerpt Link
Do MoreN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoRead More Excerpt Link
◄Do More6 years ago
First Released
2016Read More Excerpt Link
Do More2014
Age
10 yearsRead More Excerpt Link
Do More12 years
WP Requires
2.9.0+Read More Excerpt Link
Do More3.7+
PHP Requires
false+Read More Excerpt Link
Do Morefalse+
Business Model
FreeRead More Excerpt Link
Do MoreFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Read More Excerpt Link
Do More1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Read More Excerpt Link
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Do More
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Read More Excerpt Link Reviews
by Mark Krieger
Works great – even still under 5.2.1
Still running fine under 5.2.1
by Madeline
Perfect
Perfect plugin if you just need to change the length of excerpts or the “read more” text. Simple, easy to use, nothing superfluous.
by pkazmercyk
Excellent Plugin
After tearing my hair out for hours, I found this plugin. Easy to implement and customize. Exactly what I needed! Thanks!!!
Do More Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Read More Excerpt Link or Do More more popular?
Read More Excerpt Link has 3.0K+ active installations while Do More has 10. Read More Excerpt Link is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Read More Excerpt Link or Do More?
Read More Excerpt Link has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Do More has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Read More Excerpt Link and Do More free?
Read More Excerpt Link is free and Do More is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Read More Excerpt Link or Do More?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Read More Excerpt Link was last updated 2 months ago and Do More was last updated 6 years ago.
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