# Zotero Notes

> Zotero Notes has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Zotero Notes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds references and citations functionalities (in a wikipedia-like style) from a Zotero account.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,607
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+26.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** janiko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/janiko/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zotero-notes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [citation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/citation/) | #7 | 21 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footnotes/) | #15 | 29 |
| [reference](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reference/) | #12 | 22 |
| [zotero](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zotero/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| citation | #99 | 387 |
| comments | >100 | 8,782 |
| footnotes | #24 | 113 |
| reference | >100 | 5,245 |
| zotero | #2 | 12 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## 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 |
| 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 14, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 11 | [Blockquote Cite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blockquote-cite/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 13, 2017 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Zotero Notes safe to use in 2026?
Zotero Notes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Zotero Notes?
Zotero Notes is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,607 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Zotero Notes work with WordPress 7.1?
Zotero Notes is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Zotero Notes last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on October 13, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Zotero Notes?
Zotero Notes is developed and maintained by janiko.

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


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