Citations vs Citation Note (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, Citations has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Citations has accumulated 5.4K+ total downloads while Citation Note has 434.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Citations | Citation Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.4K+ | ◄ | 434 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2025 | |
| Age | 3 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 6.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2.1 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Citations
◄Citation NoteN/A
Total Reviews
2Citations
◄Citation Note0
Active Installs
200Citations
◄Citation Note0
Total Downloads
5.4K+Citations
◄Citation Note434
Support Resolution
N/ACitations
Citation NoteN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCitations
►Citation Note3 months ago
First Released
2023Citations
Citation Note2025
Age
3 yearsCitations
Citation Note1 year
WP Requires
6.2+Citations
Citation Note6.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+Citations
Citation Note8.0+
Business Model
FreeCitations
Citation NoteFree
Latest Version
0.2.1Citations
Citation Note1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Citations
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Citation Note
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citations or Citation Note more popular?
Citations has 200 active installations while Citation Note has 0. Citations is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Citations or Citation Note?
Citations has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Citation Note has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Citations and Citation Note free?
Citations is free and Citation Note is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Citations or Citation Note?
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?
Citations was last updated 2 years ago and Citation Note was last updated 3 months ago.
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