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Read More Without Refresh vs Expand Divi (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Read More Without Refresh

Read More Without Refresh

4.2(54)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Read More Without Refresh
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Expand Divi

Expand Divi

5(5)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Expand Divi

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Expand Divi has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Read More Without Refresh leads in active installations (20K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Read More Without Refresh has accumulated 233K+ total downloads while Expand Divi has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Read More Without Refresh
►
Expand Divi5/5
Total Reviews
54Read More Without Refresh
◄
Expand Divi5
Active Installs
20K+Read More Without Refresh
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Expand Divi1.0K+
Total Downloads
233K+Read More Without Refresh
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Expand Divi24K+
Support Resolution
N/ARead More Without Refresh
Expand DiviN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoRead More Without Refresh
◄
Expand Divi6 years ago
First Released
2015Read More Without Refresh
Expand Divi2017
Age
11 yearsRead More Without Refresh
Expand Divi9 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Read More Without Refresh
Expand Divi4.9+
PHP Requires
false+Read More Without Refresh
Expand Divi5.6+
Business Model
FreeRead More Without Refresh
Expand DiviFree
Latest Version
4.0.0Read More Without Refresh
Expand Divi1.6.0

Rating Breakdown

Read More Without Refresh

4.2/5(54 reviews)
5
74%
4
7%
3
0%
2
2%
1
17%

Expand Divi

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Read More Without Refresh Reviews

by bugscout

I works but

FunFakt: I find my Text with “read more” and click on it. The “more” Text appears – the link is still “read more” I click on it – the “more” Text is gone – the link is “read less”

by garmatinc

Doesnt work with WPBakery Text blocks

Tried to get this to work with WPBakery text block and does nothing. Actually removes the extended text from the website. This topic was modified 9 months, 1 week ago by garmatinc.

by rdnard

Yea, it breaks a site quite well.

First, the plugin is deprived from ease of use, finding the shortcode is a hell. on its settings in dashboard there is basically nothing really useful than background and text color. be sure that i

Expand Divi Reviews

by nelsonleemiller

The Perfect Companion for a Divi Blog

I use most of the features on one site simply because Divi has not built these features into the core. Thank you for developing such a helpful plugin! This topic was modified 6 years, 8 months

by OYM

Very usefull Plugin for customize Divi

Makes my Divi Themes more beautiful.

by Manik Insomniak

Nice useful set of additional blog option for Divi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Read More Without Refresh or Expand Divi more popular?
Read More Without Refresh has 20K+ active installations while Expand Divi has 1.0K+. Read More Without Refresh is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Read More Without Refresh or Expand Divi?
Read More Without Refresh has a 4.2/5 rating from 54 reviews, while Expand Divi has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Read More Without Refresh and Expand Divi free?
Read More Without Refresh is free and Expand Divi is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Read More Without Refresh or Expand Divi?
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 Without Refresh was last updated 2 months ago and Expand Divi was last updated 6 years ago.

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