Description
🌟 Teaser Post Title (formerly WP Alternative Post Title) supercharges your WordPress site by letting you create two powerful titles for every post: a primary title—your default WordPress title, displayed on single post pages and kept unchanged for SEO and social sharing—and a teaser title designed to grab attention on your homepage.
Boost click-through rates, captivate readers, and keep search engines happy—all with one easy-to-use plugin!
In today’s digital world, headlines make or break engagement. Readers scroll fast, only clicking what sparks their curiosity. Teaser Title solves this by letting you craft click-worthy teaser titles for your homepage while preserving SEO-friendly primary titles for single posts, search engines, and social media. No more choosing between creativity and optimization—get both!
Perfect for bloggers, marketers, businesses, and content creators who want to stand out!
Why Choose Teaser Post Title?
- Maximize Clicks: Hook readers with compelling teaser titles that drive homepage engagement.
- Protect SEO: Keep primary titles keyword-focused for search engines and social shares.
- Super Simple: Add teaser titles in seconds via a metabox in the post editor.
- Elementor Ready: Seamless integration with Elementor’s “Posts” and “Post Title” widgets.
- Free & Pro Options: Start with powerful free features, and add Teaser Post Title Pro for more control.
2025 Update: Revamped branding, enhanced compatibility, and new Pro features to make your headlines unstoppable! Fully optimized for modern WordPress sites.
Free Features
- Dual Titles: Set a primary title for single posts and a teaser title for the homepage.
- SEO Safe: Primary titles stay intact for search engines and social media.
- Easy Metabox: Add teaser titles directly in the WordPress post editor.
- Elementor Compatible: Works perfectly with Elementor’s “Posts” and “Post Title” widgets.
- Block Themes Ready: Works with the Post Title block of full site editing themes.
- Built-in Translations: Includes English and French, with support for WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate, and more.
- Lightweight & Fast: Minimal impact on site speed for a smooth experience.
Craft teaser titles that hook readers without touching your primary titles. 🚀
Premium Features (Pro Version)
🌟 Teaser Post Title Pro is a separate add-on available at tulipemedia.com for game-changing headline tools:
– Custom Display Locations: Show teaser titles on category, tag, author, and archive pages.
– AI-Powered Suggestions: Generate creative titles instantly with the Gemini API.
Ready to transform your headlines? Get Pro now at tulipemedia.com! 🌟
Who’s This For?
- Bloggers looking to hook readers with irresistible headlines.
- Marketers aiming to boost click-through rates without harming SEO.
- Content Creators crafting engaging posts for homepage and social media.
- Businesses wanting a simple way to optimize headlines for engagement.
- Elementor Users seeking seamless integration with their page builder.
Contribute
- 🌐 Translate: Make Teaser Post Title global! Contribute translations at WordPress Translate.
- Donate: Fuel development with a coffee! ☕ Donate now.
- Rate Us: Love Teaser Post Title? Share a 5-star review on WordPress.org to spread the word.
- Follow Us: Stay updated on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or YouTube.
Credits
Developed with ❤️ by Ziyad Bachalany. Built on modern WordPress standards for maximum compatibility.
Support
Need help? Visit our support page for documentation, FAQs, and contact options. Get Teaser Post Title Pro at tulipemedia.com for priority support.
License
This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later.
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the
wp-alternative-post-titlefolder to/wp-content/plugins/or install via the WordPress Plugins dashboard. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Edit or create a post, and add a teaser title in the Teaser Post Title metabox below the editor.
- For Pro features, get Teaser Post Title Pro at tulipemedia.com, install it next to this plugin, then enter your license key in Settings > Teaser Post Title > License.
FAQ
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In the free version, teaser titles display on the homepage only. The Pro version lets you show them on category, tag, archive, and other listing pages.
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Will this affect my SEO?
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No! Primary titles remain unchanged for search engines and social media, while teaser titles boost homepage clicks.
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Does it work with Elementor?
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Yes! Teaser Post Title integrates seamlessly with Elementor’s “Posts” and “Post Title” widgets.
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How do I get Pro features?
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- Get Teaser Post Title Pro at tulipemedia.com.
- Install and activate it next to this plugin (both must stay active).
- Enter your license key in Settings > Teaser Post Title > License, then configure locations and AI suggestions.
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Premium features are now in the separate Teaser Post Title Pro add-on, included with your existing license. Download it from your account on tulipemedia.com and install it: your license key, display locations and Gemini API key are kept.
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What happens when I uninstall the plugin?
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Teaser titles will no longer appear, and primary titles will be used everywhere.
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How do I translate the plugin?
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Use WPML, Polylang, or Loco Translate for custom translations. For WPML:
2. Go to WPML > String Translation.
3. Search for strings (e.g., “Teaser Title”) or filter by domainwp-alternative-post-title.
4. Add translations and save.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Teaser Post Title” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
“Teaser Post Title” has been translated into 2 locales. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.
Translate “Teaser Post Title” into your language.
Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
3.1 – 2026-10-03
- Improved: Consistent wording: the post editor box and settings now say “Teaser Title” (in French: “Titre d’accroche”). Existing teaser titles are kept.
3.0 – 2026-10-03
- New: Premium features (more display locations, AI title suggestions) moved to the separate Teaser Post Title Pro add-on, as required by WordPress.org guidelines. Existing premium users: download it from your account, your settings are kept.
- Fixed: Alternative titles could empty the title of Elementor heading widgets and of the Post Title block instead of replacing it.
- Fixed: Removed code that marked free WooCommerce orders as completed on sites using WooCommerce.
- Improved: Lighter and faster code: no more license checks or output buffering in the free plugin.
- Improved: Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
2.6
- Minor bug fixes.
2.5
- Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations.
2.4
- New: Reintroduced the_title filter for maximum compatibility.
- Improved: Enhanced Elementor compatibility with elementor/widget/render_content filter.
- Fixed: Minor UI bugs in the metabox for better usability.
- New: Renamed plugin to Teaser Post Title for clarity and improved branding.
2.3
- Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations.
2.2
- New: Added license validation for enhanced security.
- Improved: Optimized metabox rendering for faster editing.
2.1
- New: AJAX-based license validation with real-time feedback.
- Fixed: License validation bugs from version 2.0.
- Improved: Smoother user experience for premium features.
2.0
- New: Premium features including custom title locations and AI title suggestions via Gemini API.
- Improved: Enhanced Elementor compatibility and performance.
- Updated: Full multilingual support with translations.
1.0
- Removed legacy “wp-multiple-titles.php” file.
- Addressed WordPress.org review feedback.
0.2
- Updated WordPress compatibility requirements.
0.1
- Initial release with basic dual-title functionality.