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Hangman
A cool version of the traditional hangman. Dictionary composed of 14000 English words. Powered by the jQuery library, AJAX and PHP.
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 3
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 May 2023
- Added
- Aug 2018
- Tested up to
- WP 6.2.11
- Downloads
- 4,590
Our analysis
AI-assistedHangman is a WordPress plugin that allows you to play a version of the traditional hangman game. It uses a dictionary of 14,000 English words and is built with jQuery, AJAX, and PHP.
To use the plugin, you need to install it and add the shortcode [hangman] to the desired page. You can modify the default word list by editing the 'dictionary.txt' file, but be aware that updates to the plugin may overwrite your changes.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for websites looking to add a simple game feature for users.
What it does well
- ✓Free to download from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Includes a large dictionary of 14,000 English words
- ✓Utilises jQuery, AJAX, and PHP for functionality
- ✓Simple installation and usage with a shortcode
Where it falls short
- •Limited support information provided
- •Modifications to the word list may be lost during updates
- •Requires jQuery to be manually included in some cases
Verdict
Hangman offers a straightforward way to engage users with a classic game. However, its reliance on manual modifications and potential support limitations may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Marc Oliveras's own description of Hangman, lightly tidied.
A cool version of the traditional hangman. Dictionary composed of 14000 English words. Powered by the jQuery library, AJAX and PHP.
Demo
You can play a demo of the Hangman game here
How to use
- Install the plugin.
- Add the shortcode [hangman] in the page you want to display the Hangman.
- (Optional) To change the default words you need to modify the file “dictionary.txt”. Take note that, if there is a plugin upgrade, the changes will be overwritten.
Troubleshooting
I’ve found that, for some reason, jQuery library may not be added on the WordPress website. To include it, add the following code to functions.php:
function theme_scripts() {
wp_enqueue_script('jquery');
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'theme_scripts');
For any issues about this plugin, you can contact me here or use the forum
Donations
If you enjoy playing Hangman and find it useful, please consider making a donation
Tagged as
industry
Library & Archive
feature
AJAX / Live Updates
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