Cite vs PMID Citation Plus (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, Cite has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cite has accumulated 5.5K+ total downloads while PMID Citation Plus has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cite | PMID Citation Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 3.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.5K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 3.1.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 1.0.8 |
Rating
4.5/5Cite
◄PMID Citation Plus3.5/5
Total Reviews
15Cite
◄PMID Citation Plus2
Active Installs
100Cite
◄PMID Citation Plus10
Total Downloads
5.5K+Cite
◄PMID Citation Plus3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ACite
PMID Citation PlusN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoCite
◄PMID Citation Plus12 years ago
First Released
2014Cite
PMID Citation Plus2011
Age
12 yearsCite
PMID Citation Plus15 years
WP Requires
3.1+Cite
PMID Citation Plus3.1.2+
PHP Requires
false+Cite
PMID Citation Plusfalse+
Business Model
FreeCite
PMID Citation PlusFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Cite
PMID Citation Plus1.0.8
Rating Breakdown
Cite
4.5/5(15 reviews)
5
87%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
PMID Citation Plus
3.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
50%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cite or PMID Citation Plus more popular?
Cite has 100 active installations while PMID Citation Plus has 10. Cite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cite or PMID Citation Plus?
Cite has a 4.5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while PMID Citation Plus has a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Cite and PMID Citation Plus free?
Cite is free and PMID Citation Plus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cite or PMID Citation Plus?
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 PMID Citation Plus was last updated 12 years ago.
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