HoverLex Glossary Tooltip
Create glossary terms with hover tooltips. Add glossary terms as custom post type and display definitions on hover.
Use with caution
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where HoverLex Glossary Tooltip stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| definition | >100 |
| dictionary | #84 |
| glossary | #48 |
| terms | >100 |
| tooltip | >100 |
About HoverLex Glossary Tooltip
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip is a powerful plugin that allows you to create and manage glossary terms with hover tooltips. Perfect for educational sites, documentation, technical blogs, and any website that needs to explain terminology.
Key Features
- Custom Post Type: Dedicated glossary terms management interface
- Hover Tooltips: Beautiful popups with definitions that appear on hover
- Gutenberg Block: Native block editor support with dedicated Glossary Term block
- Gutenberg Format: Inline text formatting toolbar option for quick term insertion
- Classic Editor: TinyMCE button for classic editor users
- Shortcode Support: Manual term insertion via the
[smartgls_glossary term="name"]shortcode - Shortcode Generator: Visual shortcode builder in admin panel
- Auto-linking: Automatically link terms in content (can be disabled)
- Flexible Settings: Control automatic term-linking behavior
- AJAX Loading: Fast, dynamic tooltip loading
- Responsive: Mobile-friendly tooltips
- SEO Friendly: Proper HTML structure and links
Multiple Insertion Methods
- Gutenberg Block: Add a Glossary Term block from the block inserter
- Gutenberg Format Toolbar: Select text and apply Glossary Term format
- Classic Editor Button: Use the book icon in TinyMCE toolbar
- Shortcode: Manually insert
[smartgls_glossary term="Term Name"] - Auto-linking: Automatically link matching terms (optional)
How It Works
- Create glossary terms in the WordPress admin (Glossary → Add New Term)
- Add a short definition that appears in the tooltip
- Insert terms into your content using any of the available methods
- Visitors hover over linked terms to see definitions instantly
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New
- Search for “HoverLex Glossary Tooltip”
- Click “Install Now”
- Click “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Upload the
hoverlexfolder to/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Navigate to Glossary → Add New Term to create your first term
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a glossary term?
Go to Glossary → Add New Term in your WordPress admin. Enter the term title and add a short definition in the Glossary Definition meta box.
Can I disable automatic linking?
Yes, go to Glossary → Settings and uncheck “Enable Automatic Linking”.
Can I use custom text for glossary terms?
Yes, when using shortcodes: [smartgls_glossary term="Term Name"]Custom Text[/smartgls_glossary]
Does it work with Gutenberg?
Yes, the plugin includes a dedicated Gutenberg block and format toolbar option.
Does it work with the Classic Editor?
Yes, a TinyMCE button is available for classic editor users.
Are tooltips mobile-friendly?
Yes, tooltips are responsive and work on all devices.
Can I style the tooltips?
The tooltip markup uses the .smartgls-tooltip CSS class, so you can restyle it by adding your own CSS rules (for example via your theme or the WordPress Customizer’s Additional CSS panel) that target this class. The plugin does not include a built-in custom CSS editor.
Changelog
Initial release of HoverLex Glossary Tooltip.
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Custom post type for glossary terms
- Hover tooltip functionality
- Gutenberg block support
- Gutenberg format toolbar option
- Classic editor button
- Shortcode support with generator
- Automatic term linking with enable/disable option
- Settings page for configuration
- AJAX-powered definitions
- Flexible auto-linking controls
- Multiple insertion methods
- WordPress.org compliance: distinctive plugin name, prefixed AJAX actions, prefixed shortcode, security improvements
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FAQ
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is HoverLex Glossary Tooltip free?
Yes. HoverLex Glossary Tooltip is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is HoverLex Glossary Tooltip safe to use in 2026?
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use HoverLex Glossary Tooltip?
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 167 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does HoverLex Glossary Tooltip work with WordPress 7.1?
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does HoverLex Glossary Tooltip need?
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was HoverLex Glossary Tooltip last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 24, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes HoverLex Glossary Tooltip?
HoverLex Glossary Tooltip is developed and maintained by Silpa T A.
What are the best alternatives to HoverLex Glossary Tooltip?
The most popular alternatives to HoverLex Glossary Tooltip are Heroic Glossary (3K+ installs), Tooltipy (tooltips for WP) (1K+ installs) and WP Glossary Hover (30+ installs).
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