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Simple Expand

Easy and lightweight read more functionality, wrap the text inside ´[expand]´ tags where ever you want.

By Jonas Hjalmarsson·Expand·Free
00
·50 active installs·Updated 3 years ago
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As of April 2026, Simple Expand is a WordPress expand plugin with 50 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 5.7+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Last updated 3 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Read More Without Refresh.

0/5Rating
50active installs
3.6K+total downloads
4 yearssince 2022

Overview

Usage of the expand shortcode:
[expand title=”My title”]
The content goes here.

And wrap up with a closing expand tag.
[/expand]

Read full description on WordPress.org

Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

00 reviews
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3 ★
0
2 ★
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1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.1.10
PHP5.7+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1

  • Added support for youtube and other iframe embeds inside expand tag (also WP built in embeds)
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Jonas HjalmarssonJonas Hjalmarsson
Plugin Info
Version
1.1
Last Updated
Feb 15, 2023
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.1.10
PHP Requires
5.7+
Active Installs
50
Downloads
3.6K+
Added
Feb 10, 2022
Business
Free

Tags

expandtogglereadmore

Developer

J
Jonas Hjalmarsson
4 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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