# Glossary vs TooltipGlossary

> Glossary vs TooltipGlossary compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. TooltipGlossary comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Glossary.

**TooltipGlossary comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Glossary.** Choose Glossary if you care most about download trend and health score. Choose TooltipGlossary if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and last updated.

| | Glossary | TooltipGlossary |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 30+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 82 | 168 ✅ |
| Download trend | +39% ✅ | +13.5% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 31/100 ✅ | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 18 years ago | 16 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | — | WP 3.0.5 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Mar 2009 | May 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Glossary or TooltipGlossary?
TooltipGlossary comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Glossary. Choose Glossary if you care most about download trend and health score. Choose TooltipGlossary if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and last updated.

### Is Glossary more popular than TooltipGlossary?
TooltipGlossary is the more popular of the two with 30+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Glossary.

### Can I use Glossary and TooltipGlossary together?
Both plugins cover definitions, glossary and pages, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Glossary and TooltipGlossary free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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