Ad Widget for WordPress vs My Text Shortcodes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Ad Widget for WordPress
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Ad Widget for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 16 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ad Widget for WordPress has accumulated 310K+ total downloads while My Text Shortcodes has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ad Widget for WordPress | My Text Shortcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 16 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 310K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.20.1 | 1.1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Ad Widget for WordPress
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Recent Reviews
Ad Widget for WordPress Reviews
Simple to use and Dependable
I have been using Broadstreet’s plugin for almost 3 months now and enjoy it tremendously. It is simple to use and very dependable. I couldn’t think of using anything else.
Doesn't work with Google Adsense
This simply does not work. I am using the newest version of WordPress and tried everything I could think of and it doesn’t work. I was checking my website for ads in incognito so there would be no ad-
Excellent
Nice! plugin..
My Text Shortcodes Reviews
No reviews yet
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