JReferences
v1.1.0by janiko · updated 24 days ago
This plugin adds references and citations functionalities (in a wikipedia-like style).
- Rank
- #33,896
- Down267 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,036 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JReferences at a glance
JReferences is a WordPress plugin by janiko with 10+ active installs, the #33,896 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 22 plugins tagged “citation”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats101 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JReferences |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,896 · up 350 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,896 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,629 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,250 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #34,735 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,081 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #33,623 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,944 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,881 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,454 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,246 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 6, 2017
- Last updated
- Oct 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JReferences
How many websites use JReferences?
JReferences is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #33,896 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JReferences been downloaded?
2,036 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was JReferences last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is JReferences compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is JReferences still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JReferences have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to JReferences?
The plugins most like JReferences, by the tags they share, are Footnotes Made Easy (2K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | janiko |
| First released | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 |
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