mowsterGlossary
v2.4.2by mowster · updated 13 years ago
Allows to manage and display a glossary in WordPress.
- Rank
- #47,120
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,419 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
mowsterGlossary at a glance
mowsterGlossary is a WordPress plugin by mowster with 10+ active installs, the #47,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.4.2 came out on Mar 11, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 9 plugins tagged “definitions”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | mowsterGlossary |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#47,120 · down 6,895 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,120 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,140 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,894 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,784 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,926 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,210 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,914 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,811 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,885 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #37,693 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,225 |
Growth %
Average -1.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 11, 2010
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about mowsterGlossary
How many websites use mowsterGlossary?
mowsterGlossary is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has mowsterGlossary been downloaded?
5,419 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was mowsterGlossary last updated?
Version 2.4.2 came out on Mar 11, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is mowsterGlossary compatible with the latest WordPress?
mowsterGlossary’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is mowsterGlossary still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does mowsterGlossary have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to mowsterGlossary?
The plugins most like mowsterGlossary, by the tags they share, are Heroic Glossary (3K+), CM Tooltip Glossary (7K+) and Glossary (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | mowster |
| First released | Sep 11, 2010 |
| Version | 2.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2013 |
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