Simple Note
The plugin allows you to create colored text notes in the new block editor.
Use with caution
Simple Note works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 Simple Note stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | >100 |
| note | #21 |
| notes | #46 |
| quote | >100 |
| text | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Simple Note
From the official readme · v1.8Description
Use the Simple Note plugin to write informative and warning notes, notes about errors or success, as well as quotes in colored blocks.
How to use
Search beautiful colored blocks in Common blocks category and insert into the content.
Translations
You can translate Simple Note on translate.wordpress.org.
Installation
- Upload folder
simple-noteto the/wp-content/plugins/directory; - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.8
- Updated the color palette of the blocks.
- Deprecated component have been replaced.
1.7
- Loading script and style only if the page has a block.
- Fixed the localization function of the plugin.
1.6
- Changed the color of the text to increase the contrast with the background.
- Added the ability to preview blocks from the library before inserting them.
1.5
- The icon for the Success block has been replaced.
- The wp.editor component is deprecated and replaced with wp.blockEditor.
1.4
- Minify CSS and JS files to improve performance.
1.3
- Replacing Dashicons with SVG Icons.
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FAQ
Simple Note: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Simple Note free?
Yes. Simple Note is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Note safe to use in 2026?
Simple Note works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Note?
Simple Note is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,665 times since it launched in December 2018. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Note work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Note is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple Note need?
Simple Note requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Note last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on June 18, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Simple Note?
Simple Note is developed and maintained by Webliberty.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Note?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Note are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).
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