# Footnote Drawer

> Footnote Drawer has <10 active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Footnote Drawer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Footnote Drawer displays footnotes in the drawer UI.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,168
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+104.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 26, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** solaito (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/solaito/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/footnote-drawer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cite/) | #8 | 8 |
| [drawer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drawer/) | #4 | 4 |
| [footnote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footnote/) | #6 | 6 |
| [footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footnotes/) | #22 | 29 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cite | >100 | 327 |
| drawer | >100 | 399 |
| footnote | #40 | 112 |
| footnotes | #48 | 112 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Yomigana](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-yomigana/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 30, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [Cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cite/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Jul 29, 2015 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-attribution/) | 20+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 4, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 4 | [PMID Citation Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pmid-citation-plus/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2013 | 26/100 |
| 5 | [Add TinyMCE Blockquote Cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-tinymce-blockquote-cite/) | 10+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Cite This Article – Author Box & Citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-citation/) | 10+ | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [Blockquote Cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blockquote-cite/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 13, 2017 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Footnote Drawer safe to use in 2026?
Footnote Drawer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Footnote Drawer?
Footnote Drawer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,168 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Footnote Drawer work with WordPress 7.1?
Footnote Drawer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Footnote Drawer need?
Footnote Drawer requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Footnote Drawer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on November 26, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Footnote Drawer?
Footnote Drawer is developed and maintained by solaito.

### What are the best alternatives to Footnote Drawer?
The most popular alternatives to Footnote Drawer are WP-Yomigana (2K+ installs), Cite (100+ installs) and Simple Attribution (20+ installs).


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