# Quotable

> Quotable has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 158 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Quotable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Quotable adds buttons to quotes and text selection that make it quick and easy for your readers to share quotes from your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 16,495
- **Downloads (30 days):** 158 (+16.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jo Sprague (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/josiahsprague/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/quotable/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Medium](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/medium/) | #5 | 13 |
| [quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quotes/) | #20 | 129 |
| [share buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share-buttons/) | #35 | 74 |
| [social media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-media/) | #88 | 341 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 469 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | >100 | 1,472 |
| quotes | >100 | 2,829 |
| share buttons | >100 | 4,079 |
| social media | >100 | 2,931 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,799 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Selection Sharer by Hans van Gent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/selection-sharer/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 8, 2016 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [Source Medium Tracker for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/source-medium-tracker-for-contact-form-7/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 31, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [WP Applaud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-applaud/) | 100+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Sep 2, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Display Post Feed from Medium](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-post-feed-from-medium/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | May 29, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Blog Porter – Blog Migration Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-porter/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [WP Side Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-side-comments/) | 10+ | 2.7/5 (3) | Jul 3, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [My Medium Article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-medium-article/) | 10+ | — | Sep 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WA Fronted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wa-fronted/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Dec 1, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 10 | [Remove Medium Cross Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-medium-cross-links/) | 10+ | — | Feb 6, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Display Medium Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-medium-stories/) | 10+ | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Quotable safe to use in 2026?
Quotable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Quotable?
Quotable is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,495 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 158 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Quotable work with WordPress 7.1?
Quotable is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Quotable need?
Quotable requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Quotable last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on May 5, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Quotable?
Quotable is developed and maintained by Jo Sprague.

### What are the best alternatives to Quotable?
The most popular alternatives to Quotable are Selection Sharer by Hans va… (2K+ installs), Source Medium Tracker for C… (200+ installs) and WP Applaud (100+ installs).


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