ReadMore ReadLess vs Simple Expand (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, ReadMore ReadLess has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (90 vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. ReadMore ReadLess has accumulated 8.1K+ total downloads while Simple Expand has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ReadMore ReadLess | Simple Expand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 90 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 8.1K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2022 | |
| Age | 12 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.7+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.1 |
Rating
3.7/5ReadMore ReadLess
◄Simple ExpandN/A
Total Reviews
3ReadMore ReadLess
◄Simple Expand0
Active Installs
90ReadMore ReadLess
◄Simple Expand50
Total Downloads
8.1K+ReadMore ReadLess
◄Simple Expand3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AReadMore ReadLess
Simple ExpandN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoReadMore ReadLess
►Simple Expand3 years ago
First Released
2014ReadMore ReadLess
Simple Expand2022
Age
12 yearsReadMore ReadLess
Simple Expand4 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+ReadMore ReadLess
Simple Expand5.0+
PHP Requires
false+ReadMore ReadLess
Simple Expand5.7+
Business Model
FreeReadMore ReadLess
Simple ExpandFree
Latest Version
1.0ReadMore ReadLess
Simple Expand1.1
Rating Breakdown
ReadMore ReadLess
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Simple Expand
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ReadMore ReadLess or Simple Expand more popular?
ReadMore ReadLess has 90 active installations while Simple Expand has 50. ReadMore ReadLess is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ReadMore ReadLess or Simple Expand?
ReadMore ReadLess has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Simple Expand has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are ReadMore ReadLess and Simple Expand free?
ReadMore ReadLess is free and Simple Expand is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ReadMore ReadLess or Simple Expand?
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?
ReadMore ReadLess was last updated 11 years ago and Simple Expand was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.