# TooltipGlossary

> TooltipGlossary has 30+ active installs and 165 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** TooltipGlossary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Parses posts for defined glossary terms and adds links to the static glossary page containing the definition and a tooltip with the definition.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 6,285
- **Downloads (30 days):** 165 (+10% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 23, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jatls/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tooltipglossary/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [definitions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/definitions/) | #1 | 8 |
| [glossary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/glossary/) | #13 | 42 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | >100 | 376 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,111 |
| [tooltip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tooltip/) | #24 | 72 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| definitions | >100 | 1,070 |
| glossary | >100 | 214 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| tooltip | >100 | 1,946 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6 | [Smart Word Explainer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-word-explainer/) | <10 | — | Dec 17, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 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 TooltipGlossary free?
Yes. TooltipGlossary is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is TooltipGlossary safe to use in 2026?
TooltipGlossary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TooltipGlossary?
TooltipGlossary is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,285 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 165 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TooltipGlossary work with WordPress 7.1?
TooltipGlossary is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was TooltipGlossary last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on June 23, 2010 (16 years ago).

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tooltipglossary/ · Generated 2026-09-30 17:18 UTC by PageForge