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Name Directory vs Lexicographer (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
Lexicographer

Lexicographer

5(2)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Lexicographer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Name Directory leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Name Directory has accumulated 158K+ total downloads while Lexicographer has 5.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Name Directory
►
Lexicographer5/5
Total Reviews
79Name Directory
◄
Lexicographer2
Active Installs
3.0K+Name Directory
◄
Lexicographer20
Total Downloads
158K+Name Directory
◄
Lexicographer5.5K+
Support Resolution
100%Name Directory
LexicographerN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoName Directory
◄
Lexicographer5 years ago
First Released
2013Name Directory
Lexicographer2009
Age
13 yearsName Directory
Lexicographer17 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Name Directory
Lexicographer2.8.4+
PHP Requires
5.3+Name Directory
Lexicographerfalse+
Business Model
FreeName Directory
LexicographerFree
Latest Version
1.33.0Name Directory
Lexicographer0.9.4

Rating Breakdown

Name Directory

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

Lexicographer

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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

Lexicographer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Name Directory or Lexicographer more popular?
Name Directory has 3.0K+ active installations while Lexicographer has 20. Name Directory is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Name Directory or Lexicographer?
Name Directory has a 4.9/5 rating from 79 reviews, while Lexicographer has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Name Directory and Lexicographer free?
Name Directory is free and Lexicographer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Name Directory or Lexicographer?
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 Lexicographer was last updated 5 years ago.

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