WP Margin Notes
This plugin add a margin note to your content. For example, if you want to add a source to your post, you can use the shortcode. You will see a margin note in the left of your content when you hover the desired text.
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WP Margin Notes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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About WP Margin Notes
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin add a margin note to your content.
For example, if you want to add a source to your post, you can use the shortcode. You will see a margin note in the left of your content when you hover the desired text.
This plugin use the following open source javascript library by Francisco Dans : https://github.com/fdansv/marginotes
If you want to contribute to this plugin, feel free to check the Github repository : https://github.com/Mahjouba91/wp-margin-notes
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the following shortcode in your post content : [margin_notes desc=”The best CMS in the world”]WordPress[/margin_notes]
- Or install Shortcode UI plugin (Shortcake) to get a full UI to use the shortcode
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FAQ
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Is WP Margin Notes free?
Yes. WP Margin Notes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Margin Notes safe to use in 2026?
WP Margin Notes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Margin Notes?
WP Margin Notes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,911 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 160 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Margin Notes work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Margin Notes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Margin Notes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 3, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WP Margin Notes?
WP Margin Notes is developed and maintained by Florian TIAR.
What are the best alternatives to WP Margin Notes?
The most popular alternatives to WP Margin Notes are GenerateBlocks (200K+ installs), Post Duplicator (200K+ installs) and WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs).
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