# Endnotes

> Endnotes has 100+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews and 97 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Endnotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Endnotes is a simple solution for adding footnotes to your WordPress posts or pages. The plugin originated as a fork of John Watson’s FD Footnotes but has been updated to use the WordPress Settings API. The original…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,821
- **Downloads (30 days):** 97 (+26% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 2, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Heavy Heavy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/heavyheavy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/endnotes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bibliography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bibliography/) | #9 | 24 |
| [endnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/endnotes/) | #6 | 8 |
| [footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footnotes/) | #11 | 29 |
| [notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notes/) | #20 | 105 |
| [references](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/references/) | #2 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bibliography | #29 | 39 |
| endnotes | #17 | 22 |
| footnotes | #91 | 112 |
| notes | >100 | 10,000 |
| references | >100 | 5,220 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Footnotes Made Easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/footnotes-made-easy/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (40) | Aug 15, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [teachPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/teachpress/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (25) | Apr 11, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Zotpress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zotpress/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (66) | Aug 8, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Academic Blogger's Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/academic-bloggers-toolkit/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (28) | Oct 24, 2019 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Citations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citations/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 25, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [Scholar Publications Fetcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scholar-publications-fetcher/) | 200+ | — | Aug 16, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 7 | [Side Matter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/side-matter/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Jan 9, 2014 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [CM Footnotes  – Boost your content’s credibility with footnotes, citations, and bibliography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cm-footnotes/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (6) | May 22, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 10 | [CitePress – Automatic Citation Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citepress-automatic-citation-generator/) | 50+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 11 | [WPBMB Entrez](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpbmb-entrez/) | 50+ | 2.5/5 (2) | Jun 2, 2019 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Endnotes safe to use in 2026?
Endnotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Endnotes?
Endnotes is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,821 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Endnotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Endnotes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Endnotes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 2, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Endnotes?
Endnotes is developed and maintained by Heavy Heavy.

### What are the best alternatives to Endnotes?
The most popular alternatives to Endnotes are Footnotes Made Easy (2K+ installs), teachPress (2K+ installs) and Zotpress (2K+ installs).


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