Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8437
Peak #8432
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
22.9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Footnotes currently ranks #8437 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8432, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.3, shipped on Nov 19, 2014 (4,280 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Create simple, elegant footnotes on your site. Use the [ref] shortcode and the plugin takes care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Footnotes a free plugin?
Yes — Simple Footnotes is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple Footnotes?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Footnotes?
As of August 8, 2026, Simple Footnotes ranks #8437 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8432.
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.
