Simple Post Notes

67 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With 9,000 active installs and a niche single-purpose feature set, popularity sits at a modest level but is reasonable given the plugin solves a small specific problem.

Update Freshness

16/25

Last updated September 2025 and tested against WordPress 6.8.5, so the maintenance signal is current and compatible with recent core releases.

User Rating

15/15

A perfect 100 from 24 ratings is encouraging, though the small sample size means the score should be read as directional rather than definitive.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened out of 9,000 installs is a double-edged sign: either the plugin is so simple it rarely breaks, or users have nowhere to turn when something goes wrong.

WP Compatibility

11/15

It requires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.0, both of which are widely met, and it has been tested against a recent core version, so compatibility risk is low.

Scores higher than 18% of indexed plugins

About

Adds simple notes to post, page and custom post type edit screen.

Active Installs 9k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2025-09-04 6:29am GMT

Requires WordPress 6.0+

Tested Up To 6.8.8

Requires PHP 7.0+

Security History

3 known vulnerabilities, all patched

3 Medium

Most recent: July 9, 2024

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What It Does

Simple Post Notes adds a small notes panel to the WordPress editor screen for posts, pages, and custom post types. Editors and authors can leave free-form text reminders, instructions, or context tied to a specific piece of content. The notes are stored with the post and visible to anyone with edit access to that post.

Who It's For

This plugin is best for small content teams running a multi-author blog or an editorial workflow where one person needs to flag something for the next person without sending an email or Slack message. It is also useful for agencies managing client content who want to leave reminders like "needs legal review" or "swap hero image" directly on the edit screen. Solo writers will find less value here since there is no one else to leave notes for.

Who Should Skip It

If you are the only author on your site, or you already communicate through project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Slack, this plugin adds no real workflow benefit. Sites that need structured editorial statuses, approval chains, or revision tracking should look at a full editorial workflow plugin instead.

The Bottom Line

Simple Post Notes does exactly one job and does it well: it lets editors leave text notes on individual posts, pages, and custom post types. With 9,000 installs, a perfect user rating, and a recent update, it is a low-risk pick for small content teams that need lightweight in-editor communication. Just be aware that with zero support threads and no track record of issue resolution, you are largely on your own if something breaks.

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