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Name Directory vs Glossary Index (2026)

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

Name Directory

Name Directory

4.9(79)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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VS
Glossary Index

Glossary Index

0(0)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Name Directory has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 79 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Name Directory has accumulated 158K+ total downloads while Glossary Index has 843.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Name Directory
◄
Glossary IndexN/A
Total Reviews
79Name Directory
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Glossary Index0
Active Installs
3.0K+Name Directory
◄
Glossary Index50
Total Downloads
158K+Name Directory
◄
Glossary Index843
Support Resolution
100%Name Directory
Glossary IndexN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoName Directory
◄
Glossary Index2 months ago
First Released
2013Name Directory
Glossary Index2025
Age
13 yearsName Directory
Glossary Index1 year
WP Requires
3.0.1+Name Directory
Glossary Index6.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+Name Directory
Glossary Index7.4+
Business Model
FreeName Directory
Glossary IndexFree
Latest Version
1.33.0Name Directory
Glossary Index0.0.14

Rating Breakdown

Name Directory

4.9/5(79 reviews)
5
94%
4
5%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%

Glossary Index

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Name Directory Reviews

by I am GrokGPT

HELP!

The best lightweight plugin of its kind! I tried it out using the test site. Looks amazing. Just wondering when i clicked on the letter e.g. A or B, i get routed to the blog post (Hello World). Enligh

by steamboa

Awesome and free WordPress A-Z directory

There is a dozen of WP plugins available in the repository, if you search for “alphabetical” sorting or output. Most of them are for making posts directory and, if have an extended functionality, are

by eduardosobre

El mejor Plugin de directorio de WP

Buscaba un plugin ligero y que permitiese muchísimos términos. Lo cumple y está actualizado con las versiones de WP y encima es gratuito. Cumple todo lo que indica y al ser sencillo es fácil de person

Glossary Index Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Name Directory or Glossary Index more popular?
Name Directory has 3.0K+ active installations while Glossary Index has 50. Name Directory is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Name Directory or Glossary Index?
Name Directory has a 4.9/5 rating from 79 reviews, while Glossary Index has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Name Directory and Glossary Index free?
Name Directory is free and Glossary Index is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Name Directory or Glossary Index?
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?
Name Directory was last updated 3 weeks ago and Glossary Index was last updated 2 months ago.

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