# Smart Word Explainer

> Smart Word Explainer has <10 active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Word Explainer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Enhance your content by providing instant word definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, and antonyms when users select words.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 339
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+48% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 17, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Huzaifa Al Mesbah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/huzaifaalmesbah/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-word-explainer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [definitions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/definitions/) | #5 | 8 |
| [dictionary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dictionary/) | #38 | 40 |
| [language](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/language/) | >100 | 140 |
| [learning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/learning/) | #27 | 41 |
| [vocabulary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vocabulary/) | #5 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| definitions | >100 | 1,070 |
| dictionary | #95 | 228 |
| language | >100 | 10,000 |
| learning | >100 | 1,088 |
| vocabulary | #54 | 175 |

## 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 |
| 4 | [mowsterGlossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mowster-glossary/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 11, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Wordnest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordnest/) | <10 | — | Jun 26, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [Smart Dictionary Lookup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-dictionary-lookup/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Intelligent Glossary Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intelligent-glossary-engine/) | <10 | — | Jun 16, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Word Explainer safe to use in 2026?
Smart Word Explainer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Word Explainer?
Smart Word Explainer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 339 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Word Explainer work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Word Explainer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smart Word Explainer need?
Smart Word Explainer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart Word Explainer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 17, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Smart Word Explainer?
Smart Word Explainer is developed and maintained by Huzaifa Al Mesbah.

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


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