Visible area
320 px by default, freely adjustable. Beyond that the text collapses with a soft fade.
Read More Manual.
How to collapse long product descriptions elegantly - with a soft fade, freely chosen height and an accessible button.
Installation
Ready right away.
Read More is free and installed in minutes - entirely without code.
1 · Requirements
Requires Shopware 6.7 / PHP 8.2+.
2 · Install
Upload the ZIP in the backend under Extensions › Upload or install it via the Store.
3 · Activate
Activate under Extensions › My extensions and clear the cache.
4 · Configure
The settings live in the extension's plugin configuration.
Configuration
Define the look.
How much text stays visible and how the button looks is fully controlled in the admin.
Link, outline or solid
Three button styles, 80 px default height. Optionally the text can collapse again.
Mobile, tablet, desktop
Thresholds apply on all breakpoints - the height is re-evaluated on resize.
Usage & tech
Clean and accessible.
The full text stays in the DOM - good for SEO and screen readers.
Text stays in the DOM
Collapsed does not mean hidden: content remains readable for search engines and screen readers.
WCAG-compliant
The button is keyboard-operable and properly labelled.
State remembered
Via sessionStorage the expanded/collapsed state persists during the visit.
FAQ
Common questions.
Answered briefly.
Does collapsing hurt SEO?
No. The entire text stays in the source - only the display height is limited.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes. Read More hooks into the standard description and adapts to the theme.
Better product detail pages?
Back to Read More.
Find every option on the product page. We are happy to help with setup and styling.