# Smart Quotes

> Smart Quotes has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Quotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Change the quotation marks, that are automatically rendered as smart or curly quotes inside your content, from the default English style (“…”) to anything you like, e.g. to Croatian/Hungarian/Polish/Romanian style…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 4,992
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+12.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Apr 11, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Martin Lormes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tfnab/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-quotes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [curly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/curly/) | #2 | 2 |
| [curly quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/curly-quotes/) | #2 | 2 |
| [quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quotes/) | #16 | 131 |
| [Smart Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smart-quotes/) | #3 | 4 |
| [wptexturize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wptexturize/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| curly | >100 | 129 |
| curly quotes | #55 | 64 |
| quotes | >100 | 2,944 |
| Smart Quotes | >100 | 434 |
| wptexturize | #58 | 69 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Quote Fixer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-quote-fixer/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 12, 2019 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Quotes safe to use in 2026?
Smart Quotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Quotes?
Smart Quotes is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,992 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Quotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Quotes is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Smart Quotes last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on April 11, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Smart Quotes?
Smart Quotes is developed and maintained by Martin Lormes.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Quotes?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Quotes are Smart Quote Fixer (100+ installs).


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