Description
WordPress Glossary Builder Plugin
We understand that creating a comprehensive and user-friendly glossary should be straightforward and hassle-free. That’s why we developed Heroic Glossary, a dynamic drag & drop WordPress Glossary Builder that’s both SIMPLE and POWERFUL.
Heroic Glossary enables you to craft engaging glossaries, dictionaries, encyclopedias, or lexicons for your website in a matter of minutes, not hours!
At HeroThemes, we prioritize user experience. Our pre-designed glossary templates and intuitive workflow make Heroic Glossary the most user-friendly glossary plugin on the market.
What is a Glossary and Why Do You Need One?
A glossary is an essential tool that helps your website visitors and readers quickly understand specialized terminology, technical jargon, acronyms, and industry-specific terms. By implementing a glossary, you can significantly improve user experience and reduce confusion, making your content more accessible and professional.
Heroic Glossary is a powerful Gutenberg Block that enables you to create professional glossaries directly in the WordPress editor with these premium features:
- Lightning-fast search functionality with instant results
- User-friendly A-Z alphabetical navigation
- Create unlimited glossaries for different sections or topics
- Save time by reusing glossaries across multiple pages with “reusable blocks”
- SEO-friendly structure that helps search engines understand your content
- Mobile-responsive design that works on all devices
The Heroic Glossary Block comes with extensive customization options and professionally designed templates to match your website’s look and feel.
Professional Use Cases for Heroic Glossary
- Technical Documentation – Create clear, searchable documentation with defined terminology
- Educational Websites – Build comprehensive learning resources with explained concepts
- Industry Glossaries – Develop specialized term collections for your field
- Multi-language Support – Create bilingual or multilingual term translations
- Knowledge Bases – Enhance your KB with integrated terminology explanations
- Corporate Communications – Standardize company terminology and definitions
- Academic Resources – Build scholarly reference materials and lexicons
Why Choose HeroThemes?
HeroThemes is the trusted leader in WordPress knowledge management solutions, serving over 26,000 satisfied customers worldwide. Our premium support and regular updates ensure your glossary stays current and functional.
Enhance your website with our complete suite of professional documentation tools:
- Heroic KB – The #1 rated WordPress knowledge base plugin for creating comprehensive, searchable documentation
- Heroic Inbox – Professional WordPress helpdesk & customer support solution with advanced ticket management
Screenshots
The Heroic Glossary Block adds a Glossary section to your content 
Add the Heroic Glossary block using the + symbol and selecting it from the editor 
Add glossary terms with the + button, set the definitions and descriptions 
Glossary terms can be edited easily by hovering over the glossary item and clicking edit 
The block options can be controlled from the inspector panel
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Heroic Glossary A glossary block from HeroThemes
Installation
QUICK WORDPRESS INSTALLATION
- Open your WordPress dashboard and navigate to “Plugins” “Add New”
- Search for “Heroic Glossary” in the plugin directory
- Click “Install Now” followed by “Activate”
- Start creating your glossary using the block editor
MANUAL INSTALLATION
- Download and unzip the “heroic-glossary” plugin
- Upload the folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate Heroic Glossary through the WordPress plugins menu
- Begin using the glossary block in your content
GETTING STARTED
Simply add the Heroic Glossary block to any page or post using the + button in the WordPress block editor. Need help? Check out our comprehensive documentation.
FAQ
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Who benefits most from using Heroic Glossary?
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Heroic Glossary is perfect for websites that need to explain complex terminology, including:
– Technical documentation sites
– Educational platforms
– Corporate websites
– Knowledge bases
– Training materials
– Industry-specific blogs -
Is Heroic Glossary compatible with my WordPress theme?
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Yes! Heroic Glossary is designed to work seamlessly with any WordPress theme while maintaining your site’s professional appearance.
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Does Heroic Glossary support multiple languages?
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Absolutely! The plugin is fully translation-ready and supports localization for global audiences.
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Can I use Heroic Glossary with the classic editor?
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Heroic Glossary is built specifically for the modern WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) to provide the best possible user experience and functionality. Classic editor support is not available.
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Where can I get professional support?
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We offer multiple support channels:
– Official WordPress.org Support Forums
– HeroThemes Knowledge Base
– Direct Support for specific questions -
Is there a demo available?
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Yes! Experience Heroic Glossary in action on our live demo site.
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How do I add sample content to get started?
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Adding sample content is easy:
1. Add the Heroic Glossary block to your page
2. Click the ⋮ menu icon in the block toolbar
3. Select “Import sample content”
Note: This will replace any existing content in the block.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Heroic Glossary – Block for building Glossaries, Dictionaries and more” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
“Heroic Glossary – Block for building Glossaries, Dictionaries and more” has been translated into 9 locales. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.
Interested in development?
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Changelog
2.0.0
(24 Feb 2025)
(Updated) Latest block implementation adopted
(Improved) Alphabetical ordering of mixed case terms
(Improved) Compatibility with WordPress 6.7.2
(Improved) Updated example content
1.2.5
(29 Apr 2024)
(Fixed) All filter bug within block editor and frontend
(Updated) Readme.txt updates
1.2.4
(3 Jan 2024)
(Fixed) Compatibility fix for WP6.4.2
1.2.3
(16 May 2022)
(Improved) Tweaks and compatibility checking for WordPress 6.0
(Fixed) Bug when selecting all toggle and search filter applied resulting in empty sections
1.2.2
(13 Aug 2021)
(Improved) i18n support. French translation example added from translate.wordpress.org project
1.2.1
(15 Jul 2021)
(Fixed) Bumping stable tag to push update
1.2.0
(15 Jul 2021)
(Updated) Improvements and testing for WordPress 5.8
1.1.0
(24 Aug 2020)
(Fixed) Copy and paste issue with title
(Improved) Search results filtering
(Improved) Initial focus to speed up entry
(Improved) Feedback messages for new and updated entries
1.0.0
(24 Jan 2020)
(New) Initial release