# Blockquote Cite

> Blockquote Cite has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Blockquote Cite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Blockquote Cite allows you to add easily cite references when using the blockquote tag. To add a reference, simply use the cite element and then enter the URL of site the content was quoted from. If a logo is available…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,847
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+53.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.50
- **Last updated:** Jun 13, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** fergbrain (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fergbrain/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blockquote-cite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blockquote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blockquote/) | #6 | 9 |
| [citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/citation/) | #11 | 21 |
| [cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cite/) | #6 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blockquote | >100 | 349 |
| citation | >100 | 387 |
| cite | >100 | 316 |

## Version adoption

- 0.50: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CSSIgniter Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cssigniter-shortcodes/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 2, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Fancy Elements for Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-elements-for-avada/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 17, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [WP Blockquote Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-blockquote-shortcode/) | 100+ | — | Jan 10, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [QuoteFrameShare – Beautiful Blockquotes with Citation, Copy & Social Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quoteframeshare-blockquote-share-copy/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 31, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Add TinyMCE Blockquote Cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-tinymce-blockquote-cite/) | 10+ | — | May 23, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [Wpkmkz Tweet Blockquotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpkmkz-tweet-blockquotes/) | 10+ | — | Apr 16, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Quote Status Copy & Share By Adittaw](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quote-status-copy-share-by-adittaw/) | 10+ | — | Oct 18, 2024 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [Quote Share Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quote-share-box/) | <10 | — | Aug 30, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Blockquote Cite safe to use in 2026?
Blockquote Cite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blockquote Cite?
Blockquote Cite is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,847 times since it launched in October 2007. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blockquote Cite work with WordPress 7.1?
Blockquote Cite is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Blockquote Cite last updated?
The latest version, 0.50, was released on June 13, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Blockquote Cite?
Blockquote Cite is developed and maintained by fergbrain.

### What are the best alternatives to Blockquote Cite?
The most popular alternatives to Blockquote Cite are CSSIgniter Shortcodes (2K+ installs), Fancy Elements for Avada (400+ installs) and WP Blockquote Shortcode (100+ installs).


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