# Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase Plugin

> Reference has 80+ active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Reference shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**A Simple and Lightweight Knowledgebase Plugin for WordPress. You can use Reference plugin to add tutorials and knowledgebase to your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 9,892
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+55.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joseph G. (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dunhakdis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/reference-knowledgebase-and-docs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [collaboration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/collaboration/) | #14 | 61 |
| [project](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/project/) | #10 | 38 |
| [task](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/task/) | #4 | 13 |
| [task discussion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/task-discussion/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| collaboration | >100 | 522 |
| project | >100 | 5,329 |
| task | >100 | 2,788 |
| task discussion | #64 | 68 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BuddyPress Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-docs/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (35) | Mar 19, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [Peter's Post Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/peters-post-notes/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (26) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [WP Document Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-document-revisions/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (23) | Oct 3, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Zephyr Project Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zephyr-project-manager/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (98) | Aug 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Admin Page Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-page-notes/) | 700+ | 5/5 (9) | Mar 10, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [Multicollab: Content Team Collaboration and Editorial Workflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/commenting-feature/) | 300+ | 3.7/5 (10) | Sep 18, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 7 | [TaskBreaker – Group Project Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taskbreaker-project-management/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Aug 10, 2018 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [Webvizio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webvizio/) | 100+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 18, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [Kaltura All-in-One Video Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-video-pack/) | 100+ | 1.1/5 (10) | Sep 23, 2016 | 21/100 |
| 10 | [Live updates from Excel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ipushpull/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Dec 4, 2023 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Reference safe to use in 2026?
Reference shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Reference?
Reference is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,892 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Reference work with WordPress 7.1?
Reference is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Reference last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on May 28, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Reference?
Reference is developed and maintained by Joseph G..

### What are the best alternatives to Reference?
The most popular alternatives to Reference are BuddyPress Docs (6K+ installs), Peter's Post Notes (2K+ installs) and WP Document Revisions (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reference-knowledgebase-and-docs/ · Generated 2026-10-03 14:37 UTC by PageForge