YMC Crossword
The plugin Crossword creates an easy crossword from the words of any combination.
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YMC Crossword shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ 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 YMC Crossword stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| crossword | #4 |
| game | >100 |
| mind | >100 |
| puzzles | #36 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About YMC Crossword
From the official readme · v2.4.3Description
Crossword is a game that consists in guessing words according to definitions. A crossword puzzle is a form of a square or a rectangular grid of squares. The goal of the game is to fill in the white squares with letters to form words or phrases by solving clues that lead to answers.
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Installation
- Activate Plugin or upload the entire ‘ymc-crossword’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Add new YMCCrossword
- Copy YMCCrossword shortcode and paste to any page or post
- Set setting for each post
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FAQ
YMC Crossword: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is YMC Crossword free?
Yes. YMC Crossword is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is YMC Crossword safe to use in 2026?
YMC Crossword shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use YMC Crossword?
YMC Crossword is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,664 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.
Does YMC Crossword work with WordPress 7.1?
YMC Crossword 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 YMC Crossword need?
YMC Crossword requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was YMC Crossword last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.3, was released on April 17, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes YMC Crossword?
YMC Crossword is developed and maintained by YMC.
What are the best alternatives to YMC Crossword?
The most popular alternatives to YMC Crossword are PuzzleMe (1K+ installs), Crossword Compiler Puzzles (200+ installs) and MorePuzzles (100+ installs).
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