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Read More Without Refresh vs Read More & Accordion (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
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Read More & Accordion

Read More & Accordion

5(159)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Read More & Accordion has a higher user rating (5/5 from 159 reviews) while Read More Without Refresh leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Read More Without Refresh has accumulated 233K+ total downloads while Read More & Accordion has 1.3M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Read More Without Refresh
►
Read More & Accordion5/5
Total Reviews
54Read More Without Refresh
►
Read More & Accordion159
Active Installs
20K+Read More Without Refresh
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Read More & Accordion10K+
Total Downloads
233K+Read More Without Refresh
►
Read More & Accordion1.3M+
Support Resolution
N/ARead More Without Refresh
Read More & Accordion100%
Last Updated
2 months agoRead More Without Refresh
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Read More & Accordion1 month ago
First Released
2015Read More Without Refresh
Read More & Accordion2015
Age
11 yearsRead More Without Refresh
Read More & Accordion11 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Read More Without Refresh
Read More & Accordion3.8+
PHP Requires
false+Read More Without Refresh
Read More & Accordionfalse+
Business Model
FreeRead More Without Refresh
Read More & AccordionFree
Latest Version
4.0.0Read More Without Refresh
Read More & Accordion3.5.7

Rating Breakdown

Read More Without Refresh

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

Read More & Accordion

5/5(159 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%

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

Read More & Accordion Reviews

by domesticempire

Overly Complicated

Overly complicated. Next!

by irmedic

the best

excellentWith unparalleled support

by liamedwards

Good Support

I ran into an issue where the plugin wasn’t saving my updates. I contacted support and they were quick and solved my issue. Thanks again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Read More Without Refresh or Read More & Accordion more popular?
Read More Without Refresh has 20K+ active installations while Read More & Accordion has 10K+. Read More Without Refresh is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Read More Without Refresh or Read More & Accordion?
Read More Without Refresh has a 4.2/5 rating from 54 reviews, while Read More & Accordion has a 5/5 rating from 159 reviews.
Are Read More Without Refresh and Read More & Accordion free?
Read More Without Refresh is free and Read More & Accordion is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Read More Without Refresh or Read More & Accordion?
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 Read More & Accordion was last updated 1 month ago.

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