PMID Citation Plus
This plugin allows you to simply enter in PubMed IDs (PMIDs) and have a references list automatically built at the bottom of your post for you.
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PMID Citation Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (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 PMID Citation Plus stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| citation | >100 |
| cite | >100 |
| citing | #36 |
| pmid | #6 |
| pubmed | #14 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.5 from 2 reviews
About PMID Citation Plus
From the official readme · v1.0.8Description
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This plugin makes citing scientific studies in an aesthetically pleasing manner much more easy.
It allows you to simply enter in PubMed IDs on the composition page and have a references list (very similar to Wikipedia’s) automatically built for you. At the moment it only supports PMIDs, but in the future will also support citation via DOI.
Features
- Creates an input box on your post composition page where you can input PubMed IDs.
- PubMed IDs are then stored in the database along with your post, and this data is used to create a references block at the bottom of your post.
Installation
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Download the plugin
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Extract the contents of pmid-citation-plus.zip to wp-content/plugins/ folder. You should get a folder called pmid-citation-plus.
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Activate the Plugin in WP-Admin.
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Go to your post composition page, and enter in your comma separated list of PubMed IDs in the field at the top right hand of the page.
Changelog
Download this update if you'd like to be able to toggle abstract tooltips on/off, change its length, and/or add "Open with Read (By QxMD)" links to citations.
1.0.8
- Added a new settings page.
- Added contact form to get in touch with me (the author).
- Added ability to toggle abtract tooltips on/off.
- Added ability to set length of abstract in tooltip.
- Added ability to append “Open with Read” link to bibliographic entries.
- Add target=”_blank” (open in new window) to links in bibliography. This can be toggled in new settings page.
- Added a nag notice to remind you guys to rate the plugin.
1.0.6
- Tooltips fixed, now shows part of abstract when hovering an entry in the bibliography.
- Abstracts with no institution listed are now able to be parsed.
- Improved error handling for some particular edge cases.
1.0.1
- Swapped input for larger textarea on pubmed id entry input.
1.0.0
- Release
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FAQ
PMID Citation Plus: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is PMID Citation Plus free?
Yes. PMID Citation Plus is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PMID Citation Plus safe to use in 2026?
PMID Citation Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PMID Citation Plus?
PMID Citation Plus is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,923 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does PMID Citation Plus work with WordPress 7.1?
PMID Citation Plus is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PMID Citation Plus last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on October 13, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes PMID Citation Plus?
PMID Citation Plus is developed and maintained by mdanielpatrick.
What are the best alternatives to PMID Citation Plus?
The most popular alternatives to PMID Citation Plus are Citations (200+ installs), Cite (100+ installs) and ImpactPubs (100+ installs).
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