Utilities

Custom Excerpt Length

Customize excerpt length in words and change 'Read More' text for archives, listings, and widgets without editing theme files

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Key Features

Customize excerpt length in words and change 'Read More' text for archives, listings, and widgets without editing theme files

  • Custom excerpt word count
  • Custom 'Read More' text
  • Per post type settings

Real-World Use Cases

Perfect Blog Previews

Set excerpt to exactly 25 words for blog archives instead of WordPress default 55 to match your design layout.

Custom Read More Text

Change '[...]' to 'Continue Reading' or clickable link to improve call-to-action on post previews.

Mobile-Optimized Excerpts

Reduce excerpt length to 15 words for cleaner mobile blog listings without editing theme code.

How to Use

Set excerpt length and 'Read More' text in module settings. Changes apply site-wide.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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