# Cite

> Cite has 100+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 15 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Cite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Help readers know how to cite your article correctly. Use Cite plugin to display a box at the bottom of each page/post with reference information. Add to any page/post using shortcode [cite]**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,775
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+31.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 29, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Maeve Lander (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/enigmaweb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/citation/) | #2 | 21 |
| [cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cite/) | #2 | 8 |
| [reference](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reference/) | #6 | 22 |
| [referencing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referencing/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| citation | >100 | 387 |
| cite | >100 | 316 |
| reference | >100 | 5,245 |
| referencing | >100 | 269 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Citations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citations/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 25, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [ImpactPubs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/impactpubs/) | 100+ | — | Nov 18, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [CitePress – Automatic Citation Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citepress-automatic-citation-generator/) | 50+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 5 | [BibleGet I/O](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bibleget-io/) | 30+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Feb 26, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-attribution/) | 30+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 4, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [Zotero Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zotero-notes/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Inline Quote Format Button for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/who-inline-quote-format/) | 10+ | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 9 | [PMID Citation Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pmid-citation-plus/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2013 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Cite This Article – Author Box & Citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-citation/) | 10+ | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 11 | [Blockquote Cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blockquote-cite/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 13, 2017 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Cite safe to use in 2026?
Cite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cite?
Cite is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,775 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cite work with WordPress 7.1?
Cite is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Cite last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on July 29, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Cite?
Cite is developed and maintained by Maeve Lander.

### What are the best alternatives to Cite?
The most popular alternatives to Cite are Citations (200+ installs), ImpactPubs (100+ installs) and CitePress (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cite/ · Generated 2026-09-29 18:05 UTC by PageForge