# Hoverswap

> Hoverswap has 10+ active installs and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hoverswap shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Swaps the content of a tag with the content of its title when the user hovers over it.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,234
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+62.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 31, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Randy Hunt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bbqiguana/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hoverswap/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hover/) | #18 | 30 |
| [swap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/swap/) | #6 | 8 |
| [text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text/) | #77 | 151 |
| [title](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/title/) | #91 | 143 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hover | >100 | 3,783 |
| swap | >100 | 745 |
| text | >100 | 10,000 |
| title | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-footnotes/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 26, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Extensions for Leaflet Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extensions-leaflet-map/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (24) | Aug 11, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Secondary Product Image for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secondary-product-image-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 10, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Colorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-colorbox/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Block Enhancements – Extended styling for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-enhancements/) | 800+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 16, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [JS Image Zoom by csomorelwood](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-image-zoom-by-csomor/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Apr 25, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Blur Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blur-text/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 29, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Hover Box for WP Bakery Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gw-visual-composer-hover-box/) | 100+ | — | Apr 20, 2020 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Image Hover Effects For WooCommerce Products](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-hover-effects-for-woocommerce-products/) | 80+ | — | Nov 13, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Hover Sound](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hover-sound/) | 40+ | 1/5 (1) | Mar 7, 2012 | 19/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoverswap free?
Yes. Hoverswap is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hoverswap safe to use in 2026?
Hoverswap shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hoverswap?
Hoverswap is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,234 times since it launched in October 2010. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hoverswap work with WordPress 7.1?
Hoverswap is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hoverswap last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 31, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Hoverswap?
Hoverswap is developed and maintained by Randy Hunt.

### What are the best alternatives to Hoverswap?
The most popular alternatives to Hoverswap are Easy Footnotes (8K+ installs), Extensions for Leaflet Map (3K+ installs) and Secondary Product Image for… (2K+ installs).


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