Citations vs JReferences (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Citations has accumulated 5.4K+ total downloads while JReferences has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Citations | JReferences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.4K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2017 | |
| Age | 3 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2.1 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
5/5Citations
JReferences5/5
Total Reviews
2Citations
JReferences2
Active Installs
200Citations
◄JReferences10
Total Downloads
5.4K+Citations
◄JReferences1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ACitations
JReferencesN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCitations
◄JReferences7 years ago
First Released
2023Citations
JReferences2017
Age
3 yearsCitations
JReferences9 years
WP Requires
6.2+Citations
JReferences4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+Citations
JReferencesfalse+
Business Model
FreeCitations
JReferencesFree
Latest Version
0.2.1Citations
JReferences1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Citations
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
JReferences
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citations or JReferences more popular?
Citations has 200 active installations while JReferences has 10. Citations is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Citations or JReferences?
Citations has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while JReferences has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Citations and JReferences free?
Citations is free and JReferences is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Citations or JReferences?
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 JReferences was last updated 7 years ago.
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