Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia
A lightweight, fast, and easy-to-use plugin to create an alphabetical encyclopedia, dictionary, or glossary on your WordPress site.
Use with caution
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 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 Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dictionary | #83 |
| encyclopedia | #6 |
| glossary | #86 |
| terms | >100 |
| vocabulary | #43 |
About Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia is a powerful yet lightweight tool designed to help you build a fully functional glossary, dictionary, or encyclopedia directly on your WordPress site.
Simply use the [kwee_encyclopedia] shortcode to display a beautifully styled, alphabetical grid of your terms.
Key Features:
- Alphabetical Sorting: Automatically groups and sorts your terms by their first letter.
- Live Search: Instant, JavaScript-based filtering allowing users to find terms without page reloads.
- Smart Tooltips: Hover over a term to see a quick preview. Customize the text manually or let the plugin automatically extract an excerpt.
- Related Terms: Easily link concepts together using a built-in meta box.
- Custom Settings Panel: Tailor the plugin to your needs. Customize the primary color, change the base URL slug, and control tooltip behavior directly from the WordPress dashboard.
- Developer & SEO Friendly: Fully compliant with strict WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS). Clean URL structures and accessible HTML.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/kung-woo-easy-encyclopediadirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Navigate to
Encyclopedia -> Settingsto configure your primary color, URL slug, and tooltips. - Important: If you change the Custom URL Slug in settings, you must navigate to
Settings -> Permalinksand click “Save Changes” to flush the rewrite rules. - Create a new page and use the
[kwee_encyclopedia]shortcode to display your glossary.
Frequently asked questions
How do I display the encyclopedia?
Simply create a new page and paste the [kwee_encyclopedia] shortcode into the content.
How can I change the URL from /encyclopedia/ to something else?
Go to Encyclopedia -> Settings in your WordPress dashboard, enter your preferred Custom URL Slug (e.g., dictionary or glossary), save the settings, and then immediately go to Settings -> Permalinks and click “Save Changes”.
How do tooltips work?
When adding or editing a term, you can enter custom text in the “Tooltip Text” meta box. If left empty, the plugin will automatically pull a specified number of words from the main content. You can adjust this word count or disable tooltips entirely in the settings panel.
Changelog
1.2.0
- Added: Comprehensive Settings Panel (
Encyclopedia -> Settings). - Added: Ability to change the Custom URL Slug directly from the dashboard.
- Added: Option to enable or disable tooltips globally.
- Added: Option to customize the automatic tooltip word count extraction.
- Fixed: Complete security overhaul complying with strict WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS). All inputs are now strictly sanitized and all outputs are safely escaped.
1.1.0
- Added: Instant JavaScript-based Live Search for terms.
- Added: Hover Tooltips for quick term previews on the main encyclopedia page.
- Added: Custom meta box for defining specific Tooltip text.
1.0.0
- Initial release. Custom Post Type registration, related terms logic, and
[kwee_encyclopedia]shortcode.
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FAQ
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia free?
Yes. Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia safe to use in 2026?
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia?
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 164 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia work with WordPress 7.1?
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia 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 Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia need?
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 2, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia?
Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia is developed and maintained by kungwoopanda.
What are the best alternatives to Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia?
The most popular alternatives to Kung Woo Easy Encyclopedia are CM Tooltip Glossary (7K+ installs), Heroic Glossary (3K+ installs) and Name Directory (2K+ installs).
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