Reference
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase Plugin
by Joseph G. · WordPress.org page · Website
Reference has 90+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,831 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 28, 2018, tested up to WordPress 4.8.0.
Reference at a glance
Is Reference well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Drag and Drop Menu using the WordPress Menu System
- Table of Contents
- Sticky Table of Contents
- Syntax Highlighting Shortcode
- Ten Syntax Highlighting Styles
- Comment Feedback
- Column Display
- Reference Shortcode
Details
A Simple and Lightweight Knowledgebase Plugin for WordPress. You can use Reference plugin to add tutorials and knowledgebase to your website.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- collaboration
- project
- task
- task discussion
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- Version
- 1.0.4
- Last updated
- May 28, 2018
- First published
- Jun 22, 2017
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Reference FAQ
What does Reference do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Reference offers Drag and Drop Menu using the WordPress Menu System, Table of Contents, Sticky Table of Contents, Syntax Highlighting Shortcode and Ten Syntax Highlighting Styles.
How many active installs does Reference have?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs for Reference as of September 7, 2026.
Is Reference still maintained?
The last release was on May 28, 2018, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Reference free?
Reference is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.