Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki vs Wikipedia Preview (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki

Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki

3.4(161)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
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Wikipedia Preview

Wikipedia Preview

4.8(38)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Wikipedia Preview

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Wikipedia Preview has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) while Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki has accumulated 215K+ total downloads while Wikipedia Preview has 18K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.4/5Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview4.8/5
Total Reviews
161Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview38
Active Installs
1.0K+Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview1.0K+
Total Downloads
215K+Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview18K+
Support Resolution
N/AEncyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia PreviewN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEncyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview3 months ago
First Released
2012Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview2021
Age
14 yearsEncyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview5 years
WP Requires
5.5+Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview6.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview5.6.39+
Business Model
FreeEncyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia PreviewFree
Latest Version
1.7.61Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki
Wikipedia Preview1.17.0

Rating Breakdown

Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki

3.4/5(161 reviews)
5
57%
4
1%
3
0%
2
4%
1
37%

Wikipedia Preview

4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki Reviews

by phil1ooo

Doesn’t even deserve 1 star

I was looking for just this type of plugin and as always trying out the free version to see it’s capabilities and lord behold it doesn’t allow you to do what is considered a basic free part of any plu

by Thomas Bohlen

Unbrauchbar mit The7 – fragwürdige Supportbedingungen

Ich habe die kostenpflichtige Pro-Version getestet und musste feststellen, dass das Plugin in Kombination mit dem populären The7-Theme schlichtweg unbrauchbar ist. Der A–Z-Index überlagert wichtige In

by debisimons

Probably works for some uses – make it your last resort

Couldn’t do enough with the demo version as categories didn’t do anything. Surprisingly, the full version also doesn’t do anything with categories. Shortcodes are not documented. No online ex

Wikipedia Preview Reviews

by Chime Giland

First African Distance Learning University (FADLU)

First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) is the world’s first globally accredited and licensed online university, founded by Chime Ifebuchechukwu Giland, the youngest university owner in th

by GBTI Network

Fantastic plugin

Thanks!

by Frithjof

Great to have

Great to have Wikipedia at my fingertips!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki or Wikipedia Preview more popular?
Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki has 1.0K+ active installations while Wikipedia Preview has 1.0K+. Wikipedia Preview is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki or Wikipedia Preview?
Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki has a 3.4/5 rating from 161 reviews, while Wikipedia Preview has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews.
Are Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki and Wikipedia Preview free?
Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki is free and Wikipedia Preview is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki or Wikipedia Preview?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Encyclopedia / Glossary / Wiki was last updated 1 year ago and Wikipedia Preview was last updated 3 months ago.

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