Simple Attribution 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, Simple Attribution has a higher user rating (4/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Attribution has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while PMID Citation Plus has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Attribution | PMID Citation Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | 3.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.1.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.3 | 1.0.8 |
Rating
4/5Simple Attribution
◄PMID Citation Plus3.5/5
Total Reviews
4Simple Attribution
◄PMID Citation Plus2
Active Installs
30Simple Attribution
◄PMID Citation Plus10
Total Downloads
13K+Simple Attribution
◄PMID Citation Plus3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Attribution
PMID Citation PlusN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Attribution
◄PMID Citation Plus12 years ago
First Released
2012Simple Attribution
PMID Citation Plus2011
Age
14 yearsSimple Attribution
PMID Citation Plus15 years
WP Requires
3.0+Simple Attribution
PMID Citation Plus3.1.2+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Attribution
PMID Citation Plusfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Attribution
PMID Citation PlusFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Simple Attribution
PMID Citation Plus1.0.8
Rating Breakdown
Simple Attribution
4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
PMID Citation Plus
3.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
50%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Attribution or PMID Citation Plus more popular?
Simple Attribution has 30 active installations while PMID Citation Plus has 10. Simple Attribution is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Attribution or PMID Citation Plus?
Simple Attribution has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews, while PMID Citation Plus has a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Simple Attribution and PMID Citation Plus free?
Simple Attribution is free and PMID Citation Plus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Attribution 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?
Simple Attribution was last updated 1 month ago and PMID Citation Plus was last updated 12 years ago.
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