# Inline Context

> Inline Context has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 189 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Inline Context is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,190
- **Downloads (30 days):** 189 (+186.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.8.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joop Laan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joop/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/inline-context/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [annotations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/annotations/) | #4 | 20 |
| [context](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/context/) | #6 | 10 |
| [footnote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footnote/) | #2 | 6 |
| [inline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/inline/) | #7 | 21 |
| [tooltip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tooltip/) | #23 | 72 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| annotations | #15 | 537 |
| context | #4 | 3,943 |
| footnote | #12 | 112 |
| inline | #8 | 6,514 |
| tooltip | >100 | 1,939 |

## Version adoption

- 2.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Commenter – Website Feedback tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-commenter/) | 200+ | 5/5 (13) | Sep 15, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Side Matter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/side-matter/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Jan 9, 2014 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Previu – Visual Client Feedback for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/previu-visual-client-feedback-for-elementor/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Dan's Annotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dans-annotator/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 7, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Daytime Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daytime-notes/) | 20+ | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [PagePin – Client Feedback & Bug Reporting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagepin/) | 10+ | — | Apr 2, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bytheway/) | 10+ | — | Dec 17, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [ILAnnotations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ilannotations/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Oct 6, 2014 | 27/100 |
| 10 | [Image Annotations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-annotations/) | 10+ | — | Oct 5, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Rollerblade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rollerblade-app/) | 10+ | 3/5 (3) | Mar 7, 2016 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Inline Context safe to use in 2026?
Inline Context is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Inline Context?
Inline Context is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,190 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 189 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Inline Context work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Inline Context up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Inline Context need?
Inline Context requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Inline Context last updated?
The latest version, 2.8.2, was released on August 29, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Inline Context?
Inline Context is developed and maintained by Joop Laan.

### What are the best alternatives to Inline Context?
The most popular alternatives to Inline Context are Simple Commenter (200+ installs), Side Matter (100+ installs) and Previu (30+ installs).


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