Cite 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 Cite leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cite has accumulated 5.5K+ total downloads while Blockquote Cite has 4.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cite | Blockquote Cite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.5K+ | ◄ | 4.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2007 | |
| Age | 12 years | 19 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 0.50 |
Rating
4.5/5Cite
►Blockquote Cite5/5
Total Reviews
15Cite
◄Blockquote Cite1
Active Installs
100Cite
◄Blockquote Cite10
Total Downloads
5.5K+Cite
◄Blockquote Cite4.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACite
Blockquote CiteN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoCite
►Blockquote Cite8 years ago
First Released
2014Cite
Blockquote Cite2007
Age
12 yearsCite
Blockquote Cite19 years
WP Requires
3.1+Cite
Blockquote Cite4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Cite
Blockquote Citefalse+
Business Model
FreeCite
Blockquote CiteFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Cite
Blockquote Cite0.50
Rating Breakdown
Cite
4.5/5(15 reviews)
5
87%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
Blockquote Cite
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cite or Blockquote Cite more popular?
Cite has 100 active installations while Blockquote Cite has 10. Cite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cite or Blockquote Cite?
Cite has a 4.5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Blockquote Cite has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Cite and Blockquote Cite free?
Cite is free and Blockquote Cite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cite 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?
Cite was last updated 10 years ago and Blockquote Cite was last updated 8 years ago.
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