Read More Without Refresh

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 33% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ dries770

   3mo ago

   I wrote long and complex articles and use the plugin extensively to hide detail.

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2. ★★★★★ bugscout

   8mo ago

   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”

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3. ★★★★★ garmatinc

   1.2y ago

   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 1 year ago by garmatinc.

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4. ★★★★★ rdnard

   1.4y ago

   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 it will break your site if your php version is up to date. It just has this stiff nature of using it because not all users know they can come back here to search the plugin and a barely visible shortcode amongst multiple information. No useful documentary at all so whats the fun if its so had to get it to work and yet still breaks a site? I get the point of the plugin, just fix it and its litheness will definitely attract users.

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5. ★★★★★ LogoLogics

   2.0y ago

   At first, I did not get it to work, until I found out I had to hit the save button in settings first, even if I did not make any changes. After that, worked like a charm.It might be a good idea, to put these step-by-step instructions on the description/instructions page.Support was also quick to respond.Thanks!Annie This topic was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by LogoLogics.

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6. ★★★★★ kislany

   2.3y ago

   I added the shortcode (using Classic editor) to hide / unhide text in my post and it broke my sidebar, it pushed it to the bottom of the page. There are not many options in the free version to tinker with it, so I can’t do anything to fix it. Pity because it works well for the purpose it’s created, but I can’t have a broken post layout.

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7. ★★★★★ jjaakkee

   2.6y ago

   Great if it worked. Unfortunately, it doesn’t.

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8. ★★★★★ scirceo

   2.9y ago

   I love this plugin. I have had it active on one website for about 6 months now and have not noticed any weirdness. It works great. I wish the plugin had a paid upgrade so I could be more sure of its future existence and quality.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 4.1.0 NEW (PRO): Content Locker – unlock content with an email or a social share, with Mailchimp / Brevo / MailPoet / webhook integrations and local leads storage. NEW (PRO): Teaser Paywall for members, in soft (SEO-safe) and 4.1.0
2. — Version 4.0.0 Major release – complete feature overhaul and modern tabbed UI. Smooth scroll and print optimization added to the free version. Security improvements – zero inline JS, comprehensive sanitization. Full ARIA support and ke 4.0.0
3. — Version 3.4.0 Major code refactoring and security improvements. Separated JavaScript from PHP (no more inline scripts). Proper sanitization and validation for all settings. Accessibility features (ARIA labels, keyboard navigation). Ba 3.4.0
4. — Version 3.3.3 Code cleanup. 3.3.3
5. — Version 3.3.1 Code cleanup. 3.3.1
6. — Version 3.3 Code cleanup. 3.3

1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 4.4 Read More Without Refresh <= 3.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2020-03-20 CVE-2023-23793 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.1 Patched in 3.2

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Growth timeline

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Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Accordion FAQ – Compatible With All Page Builder (Elementor, Gutenberg) 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags B
• Ultimate FAQ Accordion Plugin 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Show-Hide / Collapse-Expand 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
• Advanced Accordion Gutenberg Block – Create Beautiful FAQs, Content Accordions & Interactive Tabs 9K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B
• Helpie FAQ — Accordion, Docs & Knowledge Base 9K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• Arconix FAQ 6K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags B

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Read More Without Refresh: 20K+ active installs, 4.2★ (55 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/read-more-without-refresh