How to add Glossary to a WordPress website

Embed Glossary on WordPress

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Create a Glossary plugin for WordPress on Common Ninja

First, create a WordPress Glossary plugin on Common Ninja. On the plugins catalog, find the Glossary and enter the Editor.

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Save the Glossary plugin

When you're done creating the Glossary plugin, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the Glossary Embed Code

When you're ready to add the Glossary plugin to your WordPress website, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the plugin embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your WordPress website.

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Paste the code to your WordPress website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your WordPress website editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the WordPress’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the Glossary Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s Glossary plugin on your WordPress website.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s Glossary plugin on your WordPress plugin. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your WordPress website’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the Glossary plugin to your WordPress website. You can do this by putting it straight into your WordPress website's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the Glossary widget when your site uses specialized terms, acronyms, or jargon that newcomers may not understand. Centralizing definitions in an interactive glossary with search and optional images helps visitors learn the language of your domain without leaving the site. This is essential for technical products, medical content, finance, education, and niche communities. Clear terminology lowers the barrier to entry and reduces confusion in the rest of your content. Over time, a good glossary becomes a reference that gives your brand authority and improves the experience for both new and returning users who need quick reminders.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for WordPress website. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.