# CiteKit Reference Manager with Footnotes, Citations, Bibliographies, Tooltips and Glossary

> CiteKit Reference Manager with Fo… has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 829 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 79/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** CiteKit Reference Manager with… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 79/100 on our health check.

**Add sources from DOI, ISBN, PubMed, YouTube and more, then publish citations, footnotes, bibliographies, tooltips and glossaries.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 2,639
- **Downloads (30 days):** 829 (+120.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 79/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 4.4.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 2 of 2 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CiteKit (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/writerspress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/citation-reference-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bibliographies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bibliographies/) | #2 | 2 |
| [citations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/citations/) | #6 | 22 |
| [footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footnotes/) | #13 | 29 |
| [glossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/glossary/) | #11 | 42 |
| [tooltips](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tooltips/) | #5 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bibliographies | #1 | 38 |
| citations | #1 | 402 |
| footnotes | #7 | 113 |
| glossary | #7 | 228 |
| tooltips | #15 | 1,981 |

## Version adoption

- 4.4: 60.2%
- 4.2: 14.8%
- 1.0: 12.5%
- 3.2: 12.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Academic Blogger's Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/academic-bloggers-toolkit/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (28) | Oct 24, 2019 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CiteKit Reference Manager with… free?
Yes. CiteKit Reference Manager with… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CiteKit Reference Manager with… safe to use in 2026?
CiteKit Reference Manager with… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 79/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CiteKit Reference Manager with…?
CiteKit Reference Manager with… is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,639 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 829 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CiteKit Reference Manager with… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested CiteKit Reference Manager with… up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

### What PHP version does CiteKit Reference Manager with… need?
CiteKit Reference Manager with… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CiteKit Reference Manager with… last updated?
The latest version, 4.4.2, was released on October 8, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes CiteKit Reference Manager with…?
CiteKit Reference Manager with… is developed and maintained by CiteKit.

### What are the best alternatives to CiteKit Reference Manager with…?
The most popular alternatives to CiteKit Reference Manager with… are Academic Blogger's Toolkit (300+ installs).


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