WordPress plugin comparison
References vs WP Client Reference
At a glance
- References has more active installs: 30+, against 10+ for WP Client Reference.
- On a typical day, References is downloaded about 2 times, WP Client Reference about 1.
- References is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.0 from 4 reviews.
- References was updated more recently: Feb 20, 2025, against Oct 5, 2012 for WP Client Reference.
- References is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.4.14, against 3.3.2 for WP Client Reference.
- WP Client Reference has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for References.
Line by line
References leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  References |  WP Client Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,563 | #32,920 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 39 | 27 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 3.3.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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