ImpactPubs vs JReferences (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, JReferences has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while ImpactPubs leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. ImpactPubs has accumulated 4.2K+ total downloads while JReferences has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ImpactPubs | JReferences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.1 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
N/AImpactPubs
►JReferences5/5
Total Reviews
0ImpactPubs
►JReferences2
Active Installs
100ImpactPubs
◄JReferences10
Total Downloads
4.2K+ImpactPubs
◄JReferences1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AImpactPubs
JReferencesN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoImpactPubs
►JReferences7 years ago
First Released
2013ImpactPubs
JReferences2017
Age
13 yearsImpactPubs
JReferences9 years
WP Requires
2.8+ImpactPubs
JReferences4.6+
PHP Requires
false+ImpactPubs
JReferencesfalse+
Business Model
FreeImpactPubs
JReferencesFree
Latest Version
3.3.1ImpactPubs
JReferences1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
ImpactPubs
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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 ImpactPubs or JReferences more popular?
ImpactPubs has 100 active installations while JReferences has 10. ImpactPubs is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ImpactPubs or JReferences?
ImpactPubs has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while JReferences has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are ImpactPubs and JReferences free?
ImpactPubs is free and JReferences is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ImpactPubs 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?
ImpactPubs was last updated 8 years ago and JReferences was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.