# Cite This Article – Author Box & Citation

> Cite This Article has 10+ active installs and 202 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Cite This Article is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Create author boxes for multiple and guest authors, with a Cite This Article panel that lets readers cite your published work.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 599
- **Downloads (30 days):** 202 (+13.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.3.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CiteKit (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/writerspress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-box-citation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #22 | 42 |
| [citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/citation/) | #11 | 21 |
| [cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cite/) | #7 | 8 |
| [guest author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/guest-author/) | #8 | 14 |
| [multiple authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multiple-authors/) | #11 | 16 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author box | #44 | 2,455 |
| citation | #13 | 388 |
| cite | #12 | 316 |
| guest author | #46 | 474 |
| multiple authors | >100 | 2,899 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Author Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-author-box/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (115) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/molongui-authorship/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (158) | Sep 11, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 4 | [WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-author/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 27, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Post Rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authorsy/) | 1K+ | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Author Box WP Lens](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-for-divi/) | 900+ | 5/5 (12) | Aug 19, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Cool Author Box – For Widget and Post Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hm-cool-author-box-widget/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [WP About Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-about-author/) | 500+ | 4.5/5 (17) | May 25, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Kantbtrue about me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kantbtrue-about-me/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Author Box & Pages for E-E-A-T Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 30, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cite This Article free?
Yes. Cite This Article is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Cite This Article safe to use in 2026?
Cite This Article is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cite This Article?
Cite This Article is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 599 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 202 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cite This Article work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Cite This Article up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Cite This Article need?
Cite This Article requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Cite This Article last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.1, was released on September 14, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Cite This Article?
Cite This Article is developed and maintained by CiteKit.

### What are the best alternatives to Cite This Article?
The most popular alternatives to Cite This Article are Simple Author Box (90K+ installs), Molongui Authorship (10K+ installs) and Starbox (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-citation/ · Generated 2026-09-29 23:15 UTC by PageForge