# mowsterGlossary

> mowsterGlossary has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** mowsterGlossary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Allows to manage and display a glossary in WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,364
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+32.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mowster (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mowster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mowster-glossary/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [definitions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/definitions/) | #4 | 8 |
| [dictionary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dictionary/) | #25 | 40 |
| [glossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/glossary/) | #21 | 42 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,111 |
| [terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/terms/) | #44 | 65 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| definitions | >100 | 1,075 |
| dictionary | >100 | 226 |
| glossary | >100 | 215 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| terms | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TooltipGlossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tooltipglossary/) | 30+ | — | Jun 23, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 2 | [Glossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-glossary/) | 10+ | — | Mar 4, 2009 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Dexonline Searchbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dexonline-searchbox/) | 10+ | — | Sep 23, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Smart Word Explainer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-word-explainer/) | <10 | — | Dec 17, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Smart Dictionary Lookup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-dictionary-lookup/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Intelligent Glossary Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intelligent-glossary-engine/) | <10 | — | Jun 16, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [Wordnest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordnest/) | <10 | — | Jun 26, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is mowsterGlossary safe to use in 2026?
mowsterGlossary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use mowsterGlossary?
mowsterGlossary is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,364 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does mowsterGlossary work with WordPress 7.1?
mowsterGlossary is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was mowsterGlossary last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.2, was released on March 11, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes mowsterGlossary?
mowsterGlossary is developed and maintained by mowster.

### What are the best alternatives to mowsterGlossary?
The most popular alternatives to mowsterGlossary are TooltipGlossary (30+ installs), Glossary (10+ installs) and Dexonline Searchbox (10+ installs).


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