WordPress plugin comparison
Glossary vs Name Directory
At a glance
- Both have 2K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Glossary is downloaded about 100 times, Name Directory about 60.
- Name Directory is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 81 reviews, against 4.7 from 84 reviews.
- Name Directory was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Glossary.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Name Directory has been around longer: since 2013, against 2016 for Glossary.
Line by line
Name Directory leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Glossary |  Name Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,491 | #4,248 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.1K | 961 |
| Rating | 4.7(84) | 4.9(81) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.00 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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