Plugin info

Total downloads: 14,087
Active installs: 300
Total reviews: 5
Average rating: 2.8
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 8/28/2025 (123 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 12/17/2013 (12 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.0
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 123 days ago • 5 reviews

52/100

Is Crossword Compiler Puzzles abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 123 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.0.0
Tested up to: 6.8.0
Requires PHP: f

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Description

Simple upload of interactive puzzles exported by Crossword Compiler, or conversion of puzzles already posted to the
https://crossword.info website.

Installation

Install the plugin as normal, and activate it. Then when you make a post or page, click the crossword icon in the visual editor
to insert a crossword block. You can chose either to import a html and js file exported by Crossword Compiler, or import the
puzzle from a page that already exists on crossword.info.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make the puzzles?

You need to use the Crossword Compiler program, available from https://www.crossword-compiler.com. It includes a licence to use
exported puzzles on one web site.

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Screenshots

  1. A finished puzzle in your page

    A finished puzzle in your page

  2. Select the Crosssword block to insert a puzzle

    Select the Crosssword block to insert a puzzle

  3. Select files (exported by Crossword Compiler) or URL to upload from

    Select files (exported by Crossword Compiler) or URL to upload from

  4. Preview the puzzle

    Preview the puzzle

Changelog

= 5.4
* Upload robustness improvements

= 5.3
* Security fixes

= 5.2
* Fully responsive with latest v11.39+ Crossword Compiler applet (bug fix)

= 5.1
* Fully responsive with latest v11.39+ Crossword Compiler applet

= 5.0
* Temporary update

= 4.3
* Some changes to ensure https on https site

= 4.2
* Auto-size word searches to fit space if needed

= 4.1
* Compatibility updates

= 4.0
* Preview of puzzle in Edit
* Crossword Compiler 11 ready
* Latest WordPress support

3.3

  • Fix for WordPress 5.3

3.2

  • Fix for WordPress 5.1

3.1

  • Fix for old php versions and other plugin compatibility

3.0

  • Support for crossword block in WordPress 5 with Gutenberg blocks. Compatibility fixes.

2.0

  • Fixes for latest WordPress/Php changes

1.9

  • Tested on 4.9.1
  • Updated some links to https

1.8

  • Tested 4.2.2

1.6

  • Stable version

1.11

  • Fix for WordPress 3.9 dialog