Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5261
Peak #5261
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
63K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Text Hover currently ranks #5261 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.2, shipped on Mar 23, 2022 (1,598 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Scott Reilly |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2022-03-23 |
| Added to directory | 2009-07-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Add hover text (aka tooltips) to content in posts. Handy for providing explanations of names, terms, phrases, abbreviations, and acronyms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Text Hover a free plugin?
Yes — Text Hover is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Text Hover?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Text Hover?
As of August 7, 2026, Text Hover ranks #5261 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Text Hover last updated?
Text Hover was last updated on March 23, 2022 (version 4.2). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Text Hover?
Text Hover is developed by Scott Reilly. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2009.
