Turn footnotes into proper academic citations
Pro is built on top of the free plugin you already use. It adds APA, MLA, and Chicago citations, a reusable library, and a Gutenberg sidebar, without changing anything you have today.
Everything you need to cite your sources
Six Pro features that turn simple footnotes into a full referencing system.
Academic citations
Format references in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles automatically.
10 source types
Books, journals, websites, films, theses and more, each formatted correctly.
DOI & ISBN auto-fetch
Paste a DOI or ISBN and the source details fill in for you.
Reusable citation library
Save a reference once and reuse it across any post in seconds.
Gutenberg sidebar
Manage, edit, and insert footnotes from the block editor sidebar.
Priority support
Direct help from the AltviseWP team, faster and dedicated.
Free vs Pro
The free plugin keeps working exactly as it does today. Pro adds the citation tools on top.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Simple inline syntax: wrap text in (( )) | ||
| Combine identical footnotes automatically | ||
| Reference an earlier footnote by number | ||
| Hover tooltips for footnote content | ||
| Suppress or exclude by page type, category or URL | ||
| Dashboard with live usage stats | ||
| Settings export and import | ||
| Multisite support | ||
| Classic Editor and Gutenberg compatible | ||
| APA, MLA and Chicago citations | ||
| 10 source types, formatted per style | ||
| DOI and ISBN auto-fetch | ||
| Reusable citation library | ||
| Gutenberg sidebar panel | ||
| Priority support from the AltviseWP team |
“Very easy to set up and understand. Makes creating useful, interactive footnotes a total breeze.”
Greg Taylor“I use it for adding academic style bibliographic references to web pages. It makes adding footnotes effortless.”
Stephen Cactus“If you need footnotes, this is the plugin for you. Simple to master, easy to use. Works out of the box.”
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Every plan includes all Pro features. Choose the number of sites you need.
Personal
Everything you need to reference one site beautifully
- 1 site licence
- All Pro features
- 1 year of updates & support
Professional
For freelancers and studios running a handful of sites
- 5 site licences
- All Pro features
- 1 year of updates & support
Agency
Unlimited sites, one predictable yearly price
- Unlimited site licences
- All Pro features
- 1 year of updates & support
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you upgrade.
Do I still need the free plugin?
Yes. Pro is built on top of the free Footnotes Made Easy plugin. It adds the citation tools and leaves everything you use today working exactly as it does now.
Will Pro change my existing footnotes?
No. Your footnotes keep working the way they do today, including the simple (( )) syntax. Pro adds the citation tools on top without changing anything you already have.
Will the free plugin stay free?
Yes. The free plugin keeps working exactly as it does today, and you can keep using it on any site you do not upgrade.
What is the difference between the plans?
Only the number of sites. Personal covers 1 site, Professional covers 5, and Agency covers unlimited sites. Every plan includes all Pro features, updates and support for one year.
Is checkout secure?
Yes. Checkout is handled securely by Freemius, so your payment details never touch our website.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Every purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Which citation styles does Pro support?
APA, MLA, and Chicago. Pick a style and your references are formatted for you automatically.
Which source types can I cite?
Pro includes 10 source types, among them books, journals, websites, films and theses, each formatted correctly for the style you choose.
Can it fill in source details for me?
Yes. Paste a DOI or an ISBN and the source details fill in automatically, so you do not have to type them out.
Can I reuse a citation across posts?
Yes. Save a reference once in your citation library and reuse it in any post in seconds.
Does Pro work with the block editor?
Yes. Pro adds a Gutenberg sidebar where you can manage, edit and insert footnotes. The free plugin is compatible with both the Classic Editor and Gutenberg.
What support do I get?
Pro includes priority support directly from the AltviseWP team. Free users can ask for help on the WordPress.org support forum.
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