MorePuzzles
This plugin is for those who would like to insert an interactive crossword/word-search puzzle to their page.
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MorePuzzles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MorePuzzles stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| crossword | #8 |
| game | >100 |
| minesweeper | #3 |
| sudoku | #6 |
| wordsearch | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About MorePuzzles
From the official readme · v1.1.4Description
The morepuzzles plugin is perfect choice for those who would like to post a crossword or wordsearch puzzle on their page.
This plugin is for a 3rd party morepuzzles.com site, where you can create custom puzzles and only puzzles generated by this page can be used. You must register a user on morepuzzles.com to be able to make and share your puzzles. Shortcodes can be generated by this plugin using the shared links and these shortcodes can be used on your WordPress page. Your puzzle data is stored on morepuzzles.com, due to the fact that all puzzles are created there.
Page site: morepuzzles.com
Privacy Policy: https://morepuzzles.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Service: https://morepuzzles.com/terms-of-service
In order to be able to use our plugin, you must do these steps:
- visit morepuzzles.com
- create an account
- create a crossword or wordsearch puzzle
- share the puzzle and copy the generated shared link.
- insert the link into the plugins shortcode generator.
Installation
- Install the plugin
- Activate the plugin
- Generate a shortcode by using puzzle shared link and paste the sortcode to your page
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FAQ
MorePuzzles: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is MorePuzzles free?
Yes. MorePuzzles is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MorePuzzles safe to use in 2026?
MorePuzzles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MorePuzzles?
MorePuzzles is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,650 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.
Does MorePuzzles work with WordPress 7.1?
MorePuzzles is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does MorePuzzles need?
MorePuzzles requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was MorePuzzles last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on March 25, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes MorePuzzles?
MorePuzzles is developed and maintained by Berries and Company.
What are the best alternatives to MorePuzzles?
The most popular alternatives to MorePuzzles are PuzzleMe (1K+ installs), Crossword Compiler Puzzles (200+ installs) and YMC Crossword (100+ installs).
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