# Simple Quotes

> Simple Quotes has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Quotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Just a simple project that prints random quotes anywhere on a wordpress page. Essentially it is just a custom post type that includes the quote and the author. A single function call returns the random quote which can…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,062
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (-15.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 17, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jernst (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jernst/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-quotes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | #87 | 203 |
| [flexible](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flexible/) | #4 | 11 |
| [quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quotes/) | #29 | 132 |
| [simple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple/) | #53 | 177 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,320 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,585 |
| flexible | >100 | 4,827 |
| quotes | >100 | 3,124 |
| simple | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Author Slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-author-slug/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 27, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [VK Post Author Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-post-author-display/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Quotes safe to use in 2026?
Simple Quotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Quotes?
Simple Quotes is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,062 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Quotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Quotes is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Quotes last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on April 17, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Quotes?
Simple Quotes is developed and maintained by jernst.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Quotes?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Quotes are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-quotes/ · Generated 2026-10-19 08:20 UTC by PageForge