Best frontend annotation plugins for WordPress

The most popular frontend annotation plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Annotix leads with 70+ active installs, ahead of Highlite (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “frontend annotation” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 2 frontend annotation plugins

1.
Annotix
The most installed frontend annotation plugin, with 70+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
2.
Highlite
10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.

All 2 plugins tagged “frontend annotation”

Annotix
Down in the last 7 days:222#18,583
by nativeinfotech2 months ago
Collect visual feedback on any page - clients click, annotate, screenshot and comment without leaving your site.
Installs
70+
Rating
–
Downloads
11/day
Highlite
#38,522
by SacredWP1 year ago
A lightweight frontend text highlighter for WordPress. Highlights are saved per user and post, with a simple yellow color and delete option.
Installs
10+
Rating
5.0(1)
Downloads
0/day