Hypernotes
Write private notes within WordPress!
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Hypernotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Hypernotes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bookmarks | >100 |
| lists | >100 |
| notes | >100 |
| scrapbook | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Hypernotes
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
This plugins allows you to write private notes within WordPress.
- Adds a new custom post type for the notes.
- The notes cannot be published and will always remain private.
- You can create folders to organise the notes.
Together with the new PWA capabilities introduced by the Gutenberg plugin, the notes could be accessed more easily through an app (mobile or desktop).
Security
Only you will be able to see your notes within the WordPress admin, but the notes are NOT encrypted at the moment, so anyone with database access will be able to read them.
Support
Please report issues on GitHub.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Highlight the active folder in the admin menu.
- Allow notes to be trashed.
1.0.0
- Initial version.
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FAQ
Hypernotes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Hypernotes free?
Yes. Hypernotes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hypernotes safe to use in 2026?
Hypernotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hypernotes?
Hypernotes is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,589 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hypernotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Hypernotes is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hypernotes need?
Hypernotes requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hypernotes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 8, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Hypernotes?
Hypernotes is developed and maintained by Ella Van Durpe.
What are the best alternatives to Hypernotes?
The most popular alternatives to Hypernotes are Slickstream: Engagement and… (2K+ installs), Admin Starred Posts (400+ installs) and Blogroll Links (300+ installs).
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