Cut + fade + button
Long product descriptions are cut at a configurable pixel height, with fade-out gradient and "Read more" button - one click reveals the full text.
Read More - collapsible description.
Elegantly collapse long product descriptions - SEO-safe, A11y-compliant, free.
What the plugin doesNeu
Collapsible product description.
Long product descriptions are mandatory for SEO but bad for UX - customers see a wall of text and scroll past. The plugin solves this with a collapsible region without hiding anything from the SEO bot. Free.
Text stays in the DOM
Content is hidden via CSS max-height, not removed from the DOM. Google sees the full text - no ranking loss.
Link, outline, solid
Text link, outline button or solid button - fits any theme. Alignment left, centre or right.
Mobile, tablet, desktop
Toggle per breakpoint - e.g. active only on mobile, fully expanded on desktop.
Optionally collapse along
The properties table (size, material etc.) is moved into the collapsible area via JavaScript and folded in and out with it - when enabled.
Accessible + sessionStorage
aria-expanded, keyboard navigation, visible focus ring. Optionally remember state per session - once expanded, stays expanded on further pages.
Why it works
Better UX, full visibility.
Long descriptions are a classic tension between SEO and UX. The plugin solves both sides.
Exactly one plugin · exactly one job
Elegantly collapse long descriptions - nothing else.
Unlike "jack-of-all-trades" plugins that do ten things half-well, this one solves a single task properly: long product descriptions are presented with a configurable cut, fade-out gradient and toggle button - so the detail page stays short and tidy without losing actual content.
Less wall-of-text
Shorter-looking detail pages reduce bounce rate especially on mobile, where long copy is particularly off-putting.
No hidden content
Google penalises display:none tricks for important content. We hide only via CSS - crawlers see the full text.
WCAG-compliant
aria-expanded for screen readers, visible focus, keyboard support via Enter/Space. No A11y audit issue.
Configuration
Fully in the Shopware admin.
All settings under Extensions → Stone & Water - Collapsible Product Description → Configure. No code changes required.
320 px default, adjustable
Cut-off height in pixels. Toggle is only shown above this height - short texts are left untouched.
80 px default
Prevents annoying toggles on texts that are only a few pixels too long. Collapse only kicks in above this overflow.
Height + colour configurable
80 px gradient at the bottom, end colour freely selectable (match your theme background). Optionally disabled.
Theme accent
Colour picker in the admin - matches your brand scheme. Default: indigo #4f46e5.
Include via CSS selectors
Additional elements (e.g. .product-detail-delivery) can be included in the collapsible area via CSS selector.
State per session
Optionally enable: once the user clicks "Read more", further product pages stay automatically expanded.
Technical details
Clean Shopware integration.
Pre-built JS bundle, Twig override on the correct block, no core patch. Installation via Plugin Manager.
Compatibility
Integration
Twig override on @Storefront/storefront/component/product/description.html.twig, block component_product_description_content_text. Important: not the deprecated file under page/product-detail/.
PHP subscriber
ProductPageLoadedEvent injects the plugin config as a page extension stawReadMore. Twig reads it and sets CSS variables.
JS bundle
Pre-built IIFE bundle at dist/storefront/js/staw-read-more/staw-read-more.js. No bin/build-storefront.sh required.
CSS variables
--staw-rm-max-height, --staw-rm-fade-height, --staw-rm-fade-color, --staw-rm-button-color - custom theming possible without plugin patch.
ResizeObserver
Works even when the description is inside a closed tab/accordion - once visible, height is re-evaluated automatically.
Availability
Free. No ongoing costs.
Availability
Through the store or directly from us.
Two routes, the same feature set - pick whichever suits your setup.
Available right now
Free
permanently, no running costs
You buy the licence directly from us and get an invoice from us. Install by upload in the admin without SSH, updates through our licensing platform, support straight from the developer.
In preparation
The plugin will be listed in the official Shopware Community Store. Installation and automatic updates then run through the plugin manager, billing through your Shopware account. We will link it here as soon as it is live.
Better product detail pages?
Completely free.
Read More for Shopware 6.7 - SEO-safe, A11y-compliant, fully configurable in the admin. Ready to use - with no ongoing costs.