Widget Citation
Plugin to show a random citations widget in your WordPress blog.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Widget Citation stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| citation | >100 |
| messages | >100 |
| person | >100 |
| quote | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
About Widget Citation
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Plugin to show a random citations widget in your WordPress blog.
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FAQ
Widget Citation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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 31 times in the last 30 days.
Does Widget Citation work with WordPress 7.1?
Widget Citation is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. 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), ImpactPubs (100+ installs) and Cite (100+ installs).
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