Change Excerpt Length in WordPress

Last modified: May 14, 2026

Snippets

function scanwp_change_excerpt_length($length) {
return 30;
}
add_filter('excerpt_length', 'scanwp_change_excerpt_length');

Add to functions.php and change the number to the length you want.

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For a broader look at what excerpts do and how to customize the Read More link, see our guide covering all about WordPress excerpts.

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