# Template Dictionary

> Template Dictionary has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Template Dictionary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Template Dictionary is a plugin which can be used to create template variables editable by admins.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,031
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+117.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 16, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** radovank (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/radovank/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/template-dictionary/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dictionary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dictionary/) | #25 | 40 |
| [options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/options/) | #74 | 86 |
| [settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/settings/) | #71 | 97 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | >100 | 185 |
| [variables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/variables/) | #6 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dictionary | >100 | 236 |
| options | >100 | 10,000 |
| settings | >100 | 10,000 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| variables | >100 | 7,439 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CM Tooltip Glossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-tooltipglossary/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (157) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Heroic Glossary – Block for building Glossaries, Dictionaries and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/heroic-glossary/) | 3K+ | 3.8/5 (10) | Jan 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 3 | [Name Directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/name-directory/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (81) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Glossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/glossary-by-codeat/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (84) | Oct 7, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/encyclopedia-lexicon-glossary-wiki-dictionary/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (161) | Oct 7, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/library/) | 900+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 31, 2015 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Terms Dictionary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/terms-dictionary/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Apr 10, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [xili-dictionary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xili-dictionary/) | 100+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Jun 1, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Glossary Tooltip – Highlight Terms & Show Tooltips](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/glossary-tooltip/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 7, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Personal Dictionary – Vocabulary Games, Memory Games](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/personal-dictionary/) | 80+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Apr 15, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Template Dictionary safe to use in 2026?
Template Dictionary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Template Dictionary?
Template Dictionary is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,031 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Template Dictionary work with WordPress 7.1?
Template Dictionary is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Template Dictionary last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on November 16, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Template Dictionary?
Template Dictionary is developed and maintained by radovank.

### What are the best alternatives to Template Dictionary?
The most popular alternatives to Template Dictionary are CM Tooltip Glossary (7K+ installs), Heroic Glossary (3K+ installs) and Name Directory (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/template-dictionary/ · Generated 2026-10-10 12:33 UTC by PageForge