Tooltip Crazy
Tooltip Crazy adds a new button to the TinyMCE for adding tooltips to your posts and sites via shortcode.
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Tooltip Crazy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Tooltip Crazy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| tooltip | >100 |
| tooltip crazy | #5 |
| tooltips | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Tooltip Crazy
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Based on the tooltip collection from http://tympanus.net/codrops/2014/10/07/tooltip-styles-inspiration/ this plugin provides different tooltip styles.
You can easily add tooltips by using the small form displayed in the TinyMCE or you manually use the shortcodes.
Installation
- Upload the complete folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use the shortcode [tooltip text=”tooltip text”]Hover here[/tooltip] to add a tooltip in any post/site. You can also use the new button “Tooltip” in your TinyMCE to generate shortcodes with more options.
Changelog
First stable version.
1.1.2
[Added] support to link the whole tooltip
Use link=”http://www.google.de”
Use target=”_blank”
In the tooltip shortcode
1.1.1
[Removed] Unimportant files from beta tests.
1.1.0
[Added] the options page to change default settings.
1.0.0
- [Added] Initial version
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FAQ
Tooltip Crazy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Tooltip Crazy free?
Yes. Tooltip Crazy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tooltip Crazy safe to use in 2026?
Tooltip Crazy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Tooltip Crazy?
Tooltip Crazy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,578 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tooltip Crazy work with WordPress 7.1?
Tooltip Crazy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Tooltip Crazy last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on December 21, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Tooltip Crazy?
Tooltip Crazy is developed and maintained by Felix W..
What are the best alternatives to Tooltip Crazy?
The most popular alternatives to Tooltip Crazy are CM Tooltip Glossary (7K+ installs), Tooltips for WordPress (5K+ installs) and Glossary (2K+ installs).
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