Click to Read More Button

Add a customizable "Read More" button to your posts and pages content after a specified number of lines.

Author:	Jose Varghese (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:	5.0
WordPress version tested:	6.9
Plugin version:	1.0.2
Added to WordPress repository:	03-09-2025
Last updated:	18-12-2025
Rating, %:	100
Rated by:	1
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Total downloads:	223
Active installs:	10+
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The Click to Read More Button plugin allows you to add a customizable “Read More” button to your WordPress posts and pages. When visitors click the button, the full content is revealed smoothly without any page reload.

Key Features:

Customizable Appearance: Choose button colors, hover colors, and text colors
Flexible Content Control: Set after how many lines the button should appear
Post Type Selection: Choose which post types to apply the functionality to
Exclusion Options: Exclude specific pages/posts by ID
Custom Button Text: Change the button text to match your site’s tone
Auto-Detection: Automatically includes homepage and blog pages if set to static pages
Public CPT Support: Works with all public custom post types
Performance Optimized: Lightweight code that only loads where needed
WordPress Guidelines Compliant: Follows all WordPress coding standards and security practices

Perfect for:

Blog posts with long content
Product descriptions
Service pages
News articles
Any content where you want to improve readability and user engagement

Easy Setup:

Install and activate the plugin
Go to Settings > Read More Button
Configure your preferences (colors, text, line count, post types)
The button will automatically appear on your selected content

Security & Performance:

All data is properly sanitized and escaped
Follows WordPress security best practices
Lightweight and optimized for performance
No impact on site speed when not in use

Developer Information

Technical Details:
* Uses WordPress coding standards and security practices
* All data properly sanitized and escaped
* Follows WordPress plugin guidelines
* Uses proper enqueue methods for scripts and styles
* Implements WordPress hooks and filters correctly
* Translation ready with proper text domain

Hooks and Filters:
* click_to_read_more_button_content_filter – Filter the content before applying read more functionality
* click_to_read_more_button_button_text – Filter the button text
* click_to_read_more_button_should_show – Filter to control where the button should appear

Support:
For support and feature requests, please contact the plugin author or submit issues through the WordPress.org support forums.

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FAQ

How do I customize the button appearance?

Go to Settings > Read More Button in your WordPress admin. You can customize:
* Button background color
* Button hover color
* Text color
* Button text

Can I choose which post types show the Read More button?

Yes! In the settings page, you can select which post types should display the Read More button. By default, it’s enabled for posts only, but you can enable it for pages and all public custom post types.

How do I exclude specific pages or posts?

In the settings page, there’s an “Exclude Pages/Posts by ID” field where you can enter comma-separated IDs of pages/posts you want to exclude (e.g., 1,2,3).

What happens when someone clicks the Read More button?

The hidden content is revealed smoothly, and the button disappears. There’s no “hide” functionality – once expanded, the content stays visible for better user experience.

Does this work with custom post types?

Yes! The plugin automatically detects all public custom post types and includes them in the post type selection options.

Will this affect my site’s performance?

No, the plugin is lightweight and only loads its scripts and styles on pages where the Read More functionality is enabled. It has no impact on pages where it’s not being used.

Can I change how many lines are shown before the button appears?

Yes, you can set the number of lines in the settings page. The default is 14 lines, but you can adjust this from 1 to 50 lines based on your content needs.

How does the line counting work?

The plugin uses character counting (approximately 90 characters per line) to determine when to show the button. The actual visual lines may vary based on your content length, font size, screen width, and theme styling.

Is this plugin translation ready?

Yes, the plugin is fully prepared for translation and follows WordPress internationalization standards.

Does the plugin work with caching plugins?

Yes, the plugin is compatible with all major caching plugins as it doesn’t use any server-side processing for the Read More functionality.

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Developer Information

1.0.0