# Simple Attribution

> Simple Attribution has 30+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Simple Attribution works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**A simple plugin to allow bloggers to add attribution to sourced posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 13,644
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (+27.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DigitalME (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/digitalmeactivecampaign/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-attribution/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attribution/) | #8 | 65 |
| [citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/citation/) | #6 | 21 |
| [cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cite/) | #3 | 8 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 273 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,205 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attribution | #7 | 1,402 |
| citation | #29 | 387 |
| cite | #18 | 316 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy UTM tracking with contact form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-utm-tracking-with-contact-form-7/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 26, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Molongui Post Contributors: Multi-Role Contributor Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/molongui-post-contributors/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 25, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 3 | [Sense Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sense-forms/) | 300+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Opinly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opinly-analytics/) | 300+ | — | Jul 6, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 5 | [ThoughtMetric for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thoughtmetric-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [TrueROAS AI Ad Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trueroas/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 25, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [PressForward](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressforward/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Async Image Credits – Lightweight automatic image credits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/async-image-credits/) | 20+ | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [CQI Referrer Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cqi-referrer-attribution/) | 20+ | — | Jul 10, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 11 | [Image Credit Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-credit-companion/) | 20+ | — | Jul 27, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Attribution safe to use in 2026?
Simple Attribution works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Attribution?
Simple Attribution is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,644 times since it launched in July 2012. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Attribution work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Attribution is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Attribution last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.3, was released on February 4, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Attribution?
Simple Attribution is developed and maintained by DigitalME.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Attribution?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Attribution are Easy UTM tracking with cont… (2K+ installs), Molongui Post Contributors:… (500+ installs) and Sense Forms (300+ installs).


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