# Plugin Notes

> Plugin Notes has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 26 reviews and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Plugin Notes works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**Allows you to add notes to plugins. Useful when you’re using lots of plugins and/or make modifications to a plugin and want to make a note of them, and/or work on your WordPress install with a group of people. This…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 14,958
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+20.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 26 reviews
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Jul 16, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mohammad Jangda (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/batmoo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-notes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [memo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/memo/) | #4 | 11 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #39 | 232 |
| [plugin notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-notes/) | #2 | 4 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | #23 | 216 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| memo | #61 | 65 |
| meta | >100 | 9,525 |
| plugin notes | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Plugin Notes Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-notes-plus/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (62) | Jul 23, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Page & Post Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-post-notes/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Aug 13, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Notely](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notely/) | 600+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Mar 4, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [JAMP Notes (Just Another Memo Plugin)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jamp-notes/) | 400+ | 5/5 (7) | Aug 18, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Plugin Notes Label](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-notes-label/) | 50+ | — | May 8, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcements/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Feb 8, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 8 | [StickyBoard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stickyboard/) | <10 | — | Apr 30, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [AdminHero](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-hero/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jun 18, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Migal Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/migal-calendar/) | <10 | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Senex Admin Reminders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/senex-admin-reminders/) | <10 | — | Aug 24, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plugin Notes safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Notes works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugin Notes?
Plugin Notes is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,958 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugin Notes work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Notes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plugin Notes last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on July 16, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Plugin Notes?
Plugin Notes is developed and maintained by Mohammad Jangda.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugin Notes?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Notes are Plugin Notes Plus (9K+ installs), Page & Post Notes (1K+ installs) and Notely (600+ installs).


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