The standard for TL;DR summaries in WordPress. Perfect for news highlights and quick facts.
As of April 2026, Need to Know Box is a WordPress news plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 125 times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: XML Sitemap & Google News.
Need to Know Box adds a stylish, journalism-inspired summary box to your content. It uses a distinctive “double border” and hatched shadow effect that grabs reader attention immediately.
It is perfect for:
* News Sites: Highlighting the key facts of a story.
* Blogs: Adding a “TL;DR” (Too Long; Didn’t Read) section at the top of long posts.
* Reviews: Listing Pros and Cons or quick specs.
Features
* Block Editor Support: Fully integrated with Gutenberg.
* Shortcode Support: Works with Classic Editor using [need_to_know_box].
* Global Customization: Change the accent color (bullets/links) to match your brand.
* Font Inheritance: Automatically adopts your theme’s font for a seamless look.
* Adjustable Text: Font size slider included in the block settings.
| WordPress | 6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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