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Glossary Tooltip for WordPress

Turn complex terms into clear moments of understanding.

Automatically highlight key terms, reveal instant definitions, and build a searchable glossary—without interrupting the reading experience.

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KNOWLEDGE BASE / GETTING STARTED

A smarter reading experience

Good documentation explains new ideas without sending readers away. A glossary term can reveal context exactly where it is needed.

Glossary term
A word or phrase with a concise definition supplied by your site.

Definition delivered in context. No new tab required.

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Easy setup
Ready in minutes

Built for content that teaches

Blogs

Documentation

Courses

Knowledge bases

Everything in its right place

Powerful glossary tools.
Remarkably little friction.

Give readers useful context while keeping complete control over where, when, and how definitions appear.

01

Automatic term highlighting

Detect glossary terms across posts, pages, and selected content types without adding links by hand.

02

Instant definitions

Display responsive tooltips on hover or focus so readers understand a term without losing their place.

03

Searchable A–Z index

Publish a browsable glossary hub that helps visitors discover related concepts and deeper content.

04

Precision controls

Choose post types, skip occurrences, set case sensitivity, and disable highlighting per post when needed.

05

Smart parsing

Avoid unwanted matches inside links, code, scripts, and excluded elements with an intelligent parsing engine.

06

Fast by design

Minimal JavaScript and optional caching keep the experience responsive for readers and search engines.

From install to insight

A clearer site in three simple steps.

No complicated setup. Add the terms your audience needs, choose where they appear, and let the plugin handle the rest.

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1

Install the plugin

Activate Glossary Tooltip from your WordPress dashboard.

2

Create your glossary

Add terms and concise definitions using the familiar editor.

3

Publish with confidence

Your selected content gains consistent, contextual definitions automatically.

Made for explanation

Where clarity matters, Glossary Tooltip fits.

Editorial teams

Explain niche language consistently across growing archives.

Educators

Support learners with definitions that stay close to the lesson.

Product teams

Make documentation and technical concepts easier to navigate.

Simple, Powerful Pricing for Glossary Tooltip

Choose the plan that fits your website. Every Pro plan includes 1 year of updates and premium support. Start free and upgrade when you need more. No hidden fees. Upgrade or renew whenever you need.

Pro

Essential premium features for one website.

Normally $99

$39 / year

60% OFF

  • 1 Website License
  • Footnotes
  • Category & Tags
  • Customize Tooltip Styling
  • Customize Index Styling
  • Match Case-Sensitive
  • Synonyms & Variations
  • Per-Post Overrides
  • Disable Tooltip on Mobile
  • Related Terms
  • Import & Export
  • Shortcodes
  • 1 Year of Updates
  • Premium Support
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Pro+

More control for growing content websites.

Normally $199

$69 / year

65% OFF

  • 3 Website Licenses
  • Everything in Pro
  • Advanced Glossary Search
  • Advanced Tooltip Styling
  • Tooltip Behavior Control
  • Advanced Index Styles
  • Group Indexing Style
  • Smart Term Controls
  • ACF Integration
  • Term Abbreviations
  • Multisite Support
  • Import/Export Meta Fields
  • 1 Year of Updates
  • Premium Support
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Business

Complete glossary tools for professional websites.

Normally $299

$99 / year

66% OFF

  • 5 Website Licenses
  • Everything in Pro+
  • Featured Images
  • Custom Glossary Links
  • Category Tree & Filters
  • Whitelist & Blacklist
  • Double Click Support
  • Advanced Caching
  • Multilingual Support
  • Amazon Products
  • WooCommerce Support
  • ChatGPT Support
  • Advanced Migration
  • Multisite Migration
  • 1 Year of Updates
  • Premium Support
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Agency

For agencies and teams managing multiple sites.

Normally $499

$149 / year

70% OFF

  • 10 website licenses
  • Everything in Business
  • Bulk Migration Tools
  • Large-Site Migration
  • Multi-Site Migration
  • All premium features
  • 1 Year of Updates
  • Premium Support
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Try it risk-free for 14 days. No hidden fees.

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100% Money Back Guarantee

Try Glossary Tooltip completely risk-free. If it doesn’t work for you, contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. We stand behind our product.

Common questions

Good to know before you begin.

Glossary Tooltip is useful from the first term and flexible as your content grows.

Does it highlight glossary terms automatically?

Yes. The plugin detects terms in your selected post types without requiring manual links.

Can I create a complete glossary index?

Yes. You can publish an A–Z glossary that makes terms easy to browse and discover.

Can I control where highlighting appears?

Yes. Choose post types, tune repeat and case settings, and disable highlighting on individual content.

Is the plugin lightweight?

Yes. It uses minimal JavaScript and offers caching options to keep the reader experience fast.

Make every term count

Help readers understand more—without making them read more.

Install Glossary Tooltip today and turn your content into a more connected, useful learning experience.

Get Glossary Tooltip free

Available in the official WordPress plugin directory.

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About Glossary Tooltip

Glossary Tooltip helps WordPress websites automatically turn terms into links and display beautiful & customizable tooltips.

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