Title: Truncate Text Author: WebPro Published: March 2, 2023 Last modified: May 18, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/truncate-text/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3295985) ![](https://ps.w.org/truncate-text/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3295985) # Truncate Text By [WebPro](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nchisley/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/truncate-text.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/truncate-text/#description) * [Reviews](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/truncate-text/#reviews) * [Installation](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/truncate-text/#installation) * [Development](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/truncate-text/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/) ## Description Truncate Text lets you shorten long strings of text in posts, pages, or custom content. Ideal for trimming usernames, crypto wallet addresses, or any lengthy content, it offers flexible options to control exactly how and where the text is truncated. Check out our other awesome plugins: [Admin Hero](https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-hero) | [Admin Shift](https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-shift) ### Usage * Use the `[truncate-text]` shortcode to truncate text in your post or page content. * Use the `[truncate-shortcode]` shortcode to process nested shortcodes before truncating. ### Optional Attributes These attributes work with both shortcodes: – **`limit`**: Set the number of characters to display (default: 6). Example: `[truncate-text limit="8"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/ truncate-text]` `0x8755B1...1622CC44` – **`encoding`**: Specify the text encoding( default: UTF-8). Example: `[truncate-text encoding="ISO-8859-1"]text[/truncate-text]`–**` location`**: Choose where to truncate: “start”, “middle” (default), or “end”. Examples:–`[ truncate-text location="start"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate- text]` `...1622CC44` – `[truncate-text location="middle"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/ truncate-text]` `0x8755...22CC44` – `[truncate-text location="end"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/ truncate-text]` `0x8755...` – **`dots`**: Set the number of dots in the ellipsis( default: 3). Examples: – `[truncate-text location="end" dots="10"]0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/ truncate-text]` `0x8755..........` – `[truncate-text location="middle" dots="5"] 0x8755B12f034ee7b2383fCF5E849201C71622CC44[/truncate-text]` `0x8755.....22CC44` ### Nested Shortcode Example * `[truncate-shortcode limit="6" location="end" dots="4"][another-shortcode][/truncate- shortcode]` Processes the inner shortcode first, then truncates the result. ### Support If you have questions or issues, please reach out through our support channel at [NateChisley.com](https://natechisley.com). We’re happy to assist! ### Contributing We welcome contributions! Please follow our guidelines for contributing at [NateChisley.com](https://natechisley.com). ## Screenshots * [[ * [[ ## Installation 1. Log in to your WordPress site as an administrator. 2. Go to the “Plugins” section in the WordPress dashboard. 3. Click “Add New” and then click the “Upload Plugin” button. 4. Choose the `truncate-text.zip` file from your computer and click “Install Now.” 5. After installation is complete, click the “Activate Plugin” button. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2e0d3c1bf73c977b3bda85d36bdfd041b3d50bc1024fcc6553b4175060a6c4f7? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Definitely the best and kudos to the developer](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/definitely-the-best-and-kudos-to-the-developer/)󠁿 [ZanchettaSol](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zanchettasol/) March 24, 2025 3 replies Best plugin for truncating text and not only, in my theme it also works inside the settings so I can control any text. I contacted the developer who in a few hours modified the plugin with my request and did it in a short time and going beyond my expectations. Great job! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a5dfa31b65522a4147d540bdda774b8c6dca745d9813e0bffe4cf1aaec0c4a5a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great for truncating crypto wallet addresses!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-for-truncating-crypto-wallet-addresses/)󠁿 [WebPro](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nchisley/) March 2, 2023 Truncate text in a snap! [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Truncate Text” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ WebPro ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nchisley/) [Translate “Truncate Text” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/truncate-text) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/truncate-text/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/truncate-text/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/truncate-text/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/truncate-text/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.3 * Restructured directory. #### 1.0.2 * Added important links to the plugin page listing and settings page. * Brand/images update. #### 1.0.1 * New attributes added (limit, location, encoding, dots). * Added support for nested shortcodes. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release with `[truncate-text]` and `[truncate-shortcode]` shortcodes. ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **11 ⴰⵢⵢⵓⵔⵏ ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/truncate-text/) * Tags * [Content Formatting](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content-formatting/) [truncate](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/truncate/)[truncate text](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/truncate-text/) * [Advanced View](https://tzm.wordpress.org/plugins/truncate-text/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/truncate-text/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ WebPro ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nchisley/) ## Support Got something to say? 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