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WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 3 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records Empty P Tag version 5.0.0 as active, updated 2mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.
Overview
About this plugin
Empty P Tag helps you keep clean front-end markup when WordPress, themes, or builders insert unwanted empty <p> / <br> tags that create awkward spacing.
What it does
Removes empty paragraph tags (including whitespace-only and paragraphs)
Optionally disables WordPress wpautop on content, excerpts, and text widgets
Gives you a Settings screen so you can choose exactly where cleanup runs
Stays lightweight: front-end cleaning runs only where you enable it
Useful when
Page builders or custom HTML layouts pick up extra vertical space
You want wpautop off in some places, but normal paragraphs elsewhere
Default settings match older versions of this plugin, so existing sites keep the same behavior after upgrading.
Release Notes
Version 5.0.0 – Major update
This release rebuilds Empty P Tag around a proper settings experience while keeping the previous default behavior for existing sites.
Highlights
New admin page at Settings → Empty P Tag
Turn WordPress automatic paragraphs ( wpautop ) on or off for content, excerpts, and text widgets
Choose where empty paragraph cleanup should run
Improved matching for empty paragraphs that contain only spaces, , line breaks, or invisible characters
Option to also remove empty paragraphs that include HTML attributes (for example a class)
Optional setting to collapse consecutive / stray line break tags
Quick Settings link on the Plugins screen
Translation-ready (text domain: empty-p-tag )
Settings are removed cleanly on uninstall
Compatibility updates: requires PHP 7.2+, tested up to WordPress 6.8
Upgrade notes
After updating, review Settings → Empty P Tag
Defaults match the older always-on behavior, so most sites will look the same after upgrade
If your theme needs normal WordPress paragraphs, disable the wpautop options and leave empty-tag cleanup enabled
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
editor
excerpt
filter
formatting
wpautop
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Update activity12 Aug 20262mo ago
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