<p>Parses posts for defined glossary terms and adds links to the static glossary page containing the definition.  The plugin also creates a tooltip containing the definition which is displayed when users mouseover the term.  Based on <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/automatic-glossary/" rel="ugc">automatic-glossary</a>.</p>
<p>The code has been optimised from automatic-glossary and unnecessary code has been stripped to keep the plugin lean.  However, support for php 4 has been removed and if you are looking for a php 4 glossary, please do download automatic-glossary (although I believe there is a little extra tweaking required).</p>
<p>The tooltip is created with JavaScript based on the article written by <a href="http://www.leigeber.com/author/michael/" rel="nofollow ugc">Michael Leigeber</a> <a href="http://sixrevisions.com/tutorials/javascript_tutorial/create_lightweight_javascript_tooltip/" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a> and can be customized and styled through the tooltip.css and tooltip.js files.</p>
<p>Users of WordPress versions less than 3.0 should use version 1.1 of this plugin.</p>


TooltipGlossary

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

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<p>Smart Word Explainer is a lightweight and easy-to-use WordPress plugin that enhances the reading experience by providing instant word lookups. When a user selects a word on your website, a popup appears with:</p>
<ul>
<li>Word definitions</li>
<li>Pronunciation guide with audio</li>
<li>Synonyms and antonyms</li>
<li>Usage examples</li>
</ul>
<p>This plugin helps improve content comprehension and vocabulary building for your readers without them needing to leave your website.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Instant word lookups with a simple text selection</li>
<li>Clean, modern popup design that fits any theme</li>
<li>Pronunciation audio playback</li>
<li>Multiple definitions organized by part of speech</li>
<li>Related synonyms and antonyms</li>
<li>Usage examples</li>
<li>Responsive design for all screen sizes</li>
<li>No API key required (uses the free Dictionary API)</li>
<li>Lightweight with minimal impact on page load times</li>
<li>Professional admin interface with comprehensive documentation</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>A user selects a word on your website</li>
<li>Smart Word Explainer detects the selection</li>
<li>A popup appears with the word’s definition, pronunciation, synonyms, and more</li>
<li>The user can close the popup by clicking outside it, clicking the close button, or pressing ESC</li>
</ol>
<h4>Credits</h4>
<p>This plugin uses the <a href="https://dictionaryapi.dev/" rel="nofollow ugc">Free Dictionary API</a> to provide word definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, and antonyms. The Dictionary API is an open-source, free-to-use API that provides dictionary data for multiple languages. Special thanks to the maintainers of this excellent resource. The API is used under the terms provided at <a href="https://dictionaryapi.dev/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://dictionaryapi.dev/</a>.</p>
<h3>Admin Interface</h3>
<p>After activation, visit <strong>Tools <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Word Explainer</strong> in your WordPress admin to access:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Quick Start Guide</strong>: Step-by-step instructions with sample words to test</li>
<li><strong>Feature Overview</strong>: Complete list of plugin capabilities</li>
<li><strong>Plugin Status</strong>: Technical information and system status</li>
<li><strong>Troubleshooting</strong>: Solutions to common issues</li>
<li><strong>How It Works</strong>: Visual workflow explanation</li>
<li><strong>Support & Credits</strong>: API information and acknowledgments</li>
</ul>
<p>The admin interface provides everything you need to understand, test, and use the plugin effectively.</p>
<h3>How to Test the Plugin</h3>
<p><strong>IMPORTANT FOR REVIEWERS:</strong> This plugin works automatically after activation. Here’s how to test it:</p>
<h4>Quick Testing Method</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Activate the Plugin</strong>: Install and activate through WordPress admin</li>
<li><strong>Visit Admin Page</strong>: Go to <strong>Tools <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Word Explainer</strong> for detailed instructions</li>
<li><strong>Go to Frontend</strong>: Visit any page or post on your website</li>
<li><strong>Select a Word</strong>: Use your mouse to select (highlight) any English word</li>
<li><strong>View the Popup</strong>: A definition popup will appear instantly</li>
</ol>
<h4>Recommended Test Words</h4>
<p>Try these words for best results:<br />
* <code>example</code> – Common word with multiple definitions<br />
* <code>beautiful</code> – Adjective with synonyms and antonyms<br />
* <code>technology</code> – Noun with pronunciation audio<br />
* <code>wonderful</code> – Word with usage examples<br />
* <code>computer</code> – Technical term with clear definitions</p>
<h4>What You Should See</h4>
<ul>
<li>A clean, modern popup appears near the selected word</li>
<li>The popup contains the word’s definition(s), organized by part of speech</li>
<li>Pronunciation with audio playback button (when available)</li>
<li>Synonyms and antonyms (when available)</li>
<li>Usage examples in context</li>
<li>Responsive design that works on all screen sizes</li>
</ul>
<h4>Popup Controls</h4>
<ul>
<li>Click the <strong>▶️ Listen</strong> button to hear pronunciation</li>
<li>Click the <strong>X</strong> button to close the popup</li>
<li>Click <strong>outside the popup</strong> to close it</li>
<li>Press the <strong>ESC key</strong> to close it</li>
</ul>
<h4>Troubleshooting Testing</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>No popup appears</strong>: Make sure you’re selecting a single English word (not phrases, numbers, or special characters)</li>
<li><strong>“No definition found”</strong>: This is normal for very uncommon words, proper nouns, or non-English text</li>
<li><strong>Audio doesn’t play</strong>: Some words may not have audio pronunciation available</li>
</ul>


Smart Word Explainer

Enhance your content by providing instant word definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, and antonyms when users select words.

TooltipGlossary vs Smart Word Explainer