Terms Dictionary
With this plugin you can create a simple dictionary to your site.
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Terms Dictionary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Terms Dictionary stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dictionary | #60 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
About Terms Dictionary
From the official readme · v1.5.1Description
With this plugin you can create a simple dictionary to your site.
Installation
- Install this plugin
- Add shortcode to your page ([terms-dictionary])
- Add terms to dictionary
Shortcode params:
– show_search (true|false) – Show search form, default – true
– terms_per_page (number) – Terms per page, default – number posts from settings
Exapmle: [terms-dictionary show_search=”true” terms_per_page=”6″]
- Add new terms
Changelog
1.0 Release
1.1 Completely rewritten code, adding shortcode, adding automatic selection of letters.
1.2 Adding thumbnail for terms, adding pagination.
1.3 Autocreate page with shortcode, minimalizatian code, adding link “all letters” and ect
1.4 Adding shortcode params: show_search, terms_per_page;, rewrite code, remove autocreate page, fix links when use simple permalinks
1.4.1 Fix php notice after added terms without title, removed 404 view links from wp admin
1.5 Adding tags for terms, little stylish, small corrections
1.5.1 Fix alphabetical order
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FAQ
Terms Dictionary: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Terms Dictionary free?
Yes. Terms Dictionary is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Terms Dictionary safe to use in 2026?
Terms Dictionary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Terms Dictionary?
Terms Dictionary is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,983 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does Terms Dictionary work with WordPress 7.1?
Terms Dictionary is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Terms Dictionary last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on April 10, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Terms Dictionary?
Terms Dictionary is developed and maintained by Somonator.
What are the best alternatives to Terms Dictionary?
The most popular alternatives to Terms Dictionary are CM Tooltip Glossary (7K+ installs), Heroic Glossary (3K+ installs) and Name Directory (2K+ installs).
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