Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Footnotes currently ranks #8376 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8350, first reached on Oct 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 36% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v0.3, shipped on Nov 19, 2014 (4,352 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #8376 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8372 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8424 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8446 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andrew Nacin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2014-11-19 |
| Added to directory | 2010-07-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Create simple, elegant footnotes on your site. Use the [ref] shortcode and the plugin takes care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Footnotes?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Footnotes?
As of October 19, 2026, Simple Footnotes ranks #8376 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8350.
When was Simple Footnotes last updated?
Simple Footnotes was last updated on November 19, 2014 (version 0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Footnotes?
Simple Footnotes is developed by Andrew Nacin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2010.
