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Read More WP

by Bolton Studios LLC

5.0
(1 ratings)

Hide text with an elegant toggle button to show more.

Insert the [start-read-more] shortcode where you want to hide content,
followed by [end-read-more] to add the toggle button.

Target .rmwp-button-wrap button to style the button (optional).

View the Demo.

Features (Free)

  • Elegantly hide content.
  • Toggle button to show more.
  • Easy Shortcodes.
  • Inline breaks—great for short text such as testimonials.
  • WordPress forum support.

Premium Features (Paid)

Supporting Read More WP

If you found this free plugin helpful, you can support the developer by upgrading to Read More WP Plus or donating to the coffee fund:

Shortcode

[start-read-more]
[end-read-more]

Optional Shortcode Parameters

[start-read-more more="Read More" less="Read Less" inline=false ellipsis=true][end-read-more]
  • more…”Read More” or another button label.
  • less…”Read Less” or another button label.
  • inline…true or false. Default: false.
  • ellipsis…true or false. Default: true.
  • animation…”none”, “slide”, “fade”, “fold”, “pop-up”.
  • speed…The speed of the animation in milliseconds. Default: 500.

Screenshots

The shortcodes wrapping text in the Gutenberg block editor. Highlights added for visibility.

The shortcodes wrapping text in the Gutenberg block editor. Highlights added for visibility.

The plugin settings pages with avalable options.

The plugin settings pages with avalable options.

A block of content partially hidden with the "read more" button toggle.

A block of content partially hidden with the "read more" button toggle.

A block of content revealed with the "read less" button toggle.

A block of content revealed with the "read less" button toggle.

Plugin Details

Active Installs
1K+
Total Downloads
5,943
Version
1.1.6
Requires WP
4.0.0
Requires PHP
5.4
Tested Up To
6.9.7
Added
2023-11-02
Last Updated
2026-05-23 6:31pm GMT

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