Plugin info

Total downloads: 224
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 3
Last updated: 7/17/2025 (167 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/24/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 8.0

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 167 days ago

50/100

Is Citation Note abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 167 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.8
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 8.0

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Description

Citation Note plugin easily add, manage, and display citations, references, and footnotes in posts, pages, or custom post types using a user-friendly editor interface.

This is developed to help content creators manage and display content citations or references directly from the post/page editor.

This plugin adds a custom meta box with dynamic citation fields that allow users to:
– Add multiple citation entries.
– Remove or reorder citations.
– Output citations in the frontend or within blocks.

Ideal for blogs, research publications, or any content that benefits from structured citation management.

How to use

  1. After activate the plugin and select the post type to apply citations.
  2. Go to the edit screen of any selected post type.
  3. Scroll down to the Citation List meta box.
  4. Click Add Citation to insert new fields.
  5. Fill in your citation data (citation number and description).
  6. In the content editor, insert the placeholder (e.g., citation_1) where the citation reference should appear.
  7. Save or update the post.
  8. Use the shortcode [citenote_display_list] or template function do_shortcode('[citenote_display_list]') to render the citation list on the frontend.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more information, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/citation-note/ or install via the Plugins menu.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. After activate the plugin, go to the plugin settings screen at /wp-admin/options-general.php?page=citenote.
    • Select the post type(s) to apply citations.
    • Set the citation footnote title (this will be displayed on the frontend).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we apply to particular post type?

Yes, we can apply to only selected post type.

Can I style the citations differently?

Yes. The plugin includes a CSS file you can override in your theme.

Where is the citation data stored?

All citations are saved as post meta data under a structured array key.

Is this plugin compatible with Gutenberg?

Yes, it loads only on post editor screens and integrates seamlessly with the block editor.

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Screenshots

  1. Plugin settings screen.

    Plugin settings screen.

  2. Citation meta box for entering data.

    Citation meta box for entering data.

  3. Citation placeholders and shortcode in content.

    Citation placeholders and shortcode in content.

  4. Frontend rendering of citation.

    Frontend rendering of citation.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release of Citation Note.
  • Added support for dynamic citation fields and placeholder rendering.
  • Included shortcode for citation list output.
  • Admin settings to select post types and footnote title.