# Widget Citation

> Widget Citation has <10 active installs and 34 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Widget Citation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Plugin to show a random citations widget in your WordPress blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,052
- **Downloads (30 days):** 34 (+41.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 26, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andre Brum (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andrevp2/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/widget-citation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/citation/) | #21 | 21 |
| [messages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/messages/) | #37 | 43 |
| [person](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/person/) | #1 | 2 |
| [quote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quote/) | #82 | 117 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,310 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| citation | >100 | 395 |
| messages | >100 | 10,000 |
| person | >100 | 2,021 |
| quote | >100 | 2,894 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Citations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citations/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 25, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [Cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cite/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Jul 29, 2015 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [ImpactPubs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/impactpubs/) | 100+ | — | Nov 18, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [CitePress – Automatic Citation Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citepress-automatic-citation-generator/) | 50+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 5 | [BibleGet I/O](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bibleget-io/) | 30+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Feb 26, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-attribution/) | 30+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 4, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [Zotero Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zotero-notes/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Inline Quote Format Button for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/who-inline-quote-format/) | 10+ | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 9 | [PMID Citation Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pmid-citation-plus/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2013 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Cite This Article – Author Box & Citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-citation/) | 10+ | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Widget Citation safe to use in 2026?
Widget Citation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Widget Citation?
Widget Citation is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,052 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Widget Citation work with WordPress 7.1?
Widget Citation is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Widget Citation need?
Widget Citation requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Widget Citation last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 26, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Widget Citation?
Widget Citation is developed and maintained by Andre Brum.

### What are the best alternatives to Widget Citation?
The most popular alternatives to Widget Citation are Citations (200+ installs), Cite (100+ installs) and ImpactPubs (100+ installs).


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