KCite vs Citation Importer (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, KCite has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (50 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. KCite has accumulated 7.8K+ total downloads while Citation Importer has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | KCite | Citation Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 7.8K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Age | 15 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.3 | 0.6 |
Rating
4.5/5KCite
◄Citation ImporterN/A
Total Reviews
2KCite
◄Citation Importer0
Active Installs
50KCite
◄Citation Importer20
Total Downloads
7.8K+KCite
◄Citation Importer2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AKCite
Citation ImporterN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoKCite
►Citation Importer9 years ago
First Released
2011KCite
Citation Importer2016
Age
15 yearsKCite
Citation Importer10 years
WP Requires
3.0+KCite
Citation Importer3.0+
PHP Requires
false+KCite
Citation Importerfalse+
Business Model
FreeKCite
Citation ImporterFree
Latest Version
1.6.3KCite
Citation Importer0.6
Rating Breakdown
KCite
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Citation Importer
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KCite or Citation Importer more popular?
KCite has 50 active installations while Citation Importer has 20. KCite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — KCite or Citation Importer?
KCite has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Citation Importer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are KCite and Citation Importer free?
KCite is free and Citation Importer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — KCite or Citation Importer?
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?
KCite was last updated 10 years ago and Citation Importer was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.