Simple Attribution vs Blockquote Cite (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Blockquote Cite has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Simple Attribution leads in active installations (30 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Attribution has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Blockquote Cite has 4.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Attribution | Blockquote Cite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 4.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Age | 14 years | 19 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.3 | 0.50 |
Rating
4/5Simple Attribution
►Blockquote Cite5/5
Total Reviews
4Simple Attribution
◄Blockquote Cite1
Active Installs
30Simple Attribution
◄Blockquote Cite10
Total Downloads
13K+Simple Attribution
◄Blockquote Cite4.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Attribution
Blockquote CiteN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Attribution
◄Blockquote Cite8 years ago
First Released
2012Simple Attribution
Blockquote Cite2007
Age
14 yearsSimple Attribution
Blockquote Cite19 years
WP Requires
3.0+Simple Attribution
Blockquote Cite4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Attribution
Blockquote Citefalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Attribution
Blockquote CiteFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Simple Attribution
Blockquote Cite0.50
Rating Breakdown
Simple Attribution
4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
Blockquote Cite
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Attribution or Blockquote Cite more popular?
Simple Attribution has 30 active installations while Blockquote Cite has 10. Simple Attribution is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Attribution or Blockquote Cite?
Simple Attribution has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Blockquote Cite has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple Attribution and Blockquote Cite free?
Simple Attribution is free and Blockquote Cite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Attribution or Blockquote Cite?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Simple Attribution was last updated 1 month ago and Blockquote Cite was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.