# Best Essay Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 essay plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Footnotation, Writing Project Tracker.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Footnotation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/footnotation/) | 100+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Apr 30, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Writing Project Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/writing-project-tracker/) | <10 | — | Mar 30, 2020 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular essay plugin for WordPress?
Footnotation is the most popular essay plugin with 100+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many essay plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “essay” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these essay plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 essay plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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