Word Look
Word Look is a simple yet powerful plugin that enhances user experience by providing instant word definitions.
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Word Look shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Word Look stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dictionary | >100 |
| Double Click | >100 |
| frontend dictionary | #28 |
| tooltip | >100 |
| word meaning | #29 |
About Word Look
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Word Look is a simple yet powerful plugin that enhances user experience by providing instant word definitions.
How it works:
– Users double-click on any word in your post/page content.
– A modal popup appears showing the word’s definition.
– The definition is fetched in real-time from https://dictionaryapi.dev.
Features:
– Lightweight, fast, and no configuration needed.
– Clean modal-style popup for definitions.
– Uses free and open dictionary API (no API key required).
– Modern and clean CSS/JS implementation.
Privacy
This plugin sends the selected word to https://dictionaryapi.dev to fetch its definition. No personal data is collected or stored. The API is free and does not require authentication. Please consult the API’s privacy policy if concerned.
External Services
This plugin connects to an external dictionary API to retrieve word meanings.
It sends the selected word (as plain text) to the following third-party service:
– Service Name: Free Dictionary API
– Service URL: https://dictionaryapi.dev/
– Purpose: To fetch the definition of the word selected by the user.
– Data Sent: The selected word only, no personal or user-identifying data is sent.
– When Sent: Each time a user double-clicks on a word in the content area.
– Terms of Service: https://github.com/meetDeveloper/freeDictionaryAPI#terms-of-use
– Privacy Policy: https://github.com/meetDeveloper/freeDictionaryAPI#privacy
This API is public and does not require authentication or user registration. No personal or sensitive data is transmitted.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder
word-lookto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- You’re all set! Just visit any post or page and double-click on a word to see the definition.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require an API key?
No. It uses the free and open https://dictionaryapi.dev API, which does not require any key.
Will it slow down my site?
Not at all. It only loads a lightweight script and runs on user interaction (double-click).
Does this plugin collect or store any data?
No. It does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
Changelog
First stable version. Clean and minimal real-time word definition popup.
1.0.0
- Initial release: Double-click dictionary popup.
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FAQ
Word Look: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Word Look free?
Yes. Word Look is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Word Look safe to use in 2026?
Word Look shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Word Look?
Word Look is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 665 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does Word Look work with WordPress 7.1?
Word Look is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Word Look need?
Word Look requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Word Look last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 18, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Word Look?
Word Look is developed and maintained by codedbyabir.
What are the best alternatives to Word Look?
The most popular alternatives to Word Look are CM Tooltip Glossary (7K+ installs), Heroic Glossary (3K+ installs) and Name Directory (2K+ installs).
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