Typing Effect vs WP TypeIt Lite (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Typing Effect has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 28 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Typing Effect has accumulated 173K+ total downloads while WP TypeIt Lite has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Typing Effect | WP TypeIt Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 173K+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.7 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
4.3/5Typing Effect
◄WP TypeIt Lite2/5
Total Reviews
28Typing Effect
◄WP TypeIt Lite2
Active Installs
10K+Typing Effect
◄WP TypeIt Lite100
Total Downloads
173K+Typing Effect
◄WP TypeIt Lite3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ATyping Effect
WP TypeIt LiteN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoTyping Effect
◄WP TypeIt Lite5 years ago
First Released
2015Typing Effect
WP TypeIt Lite2018
Age
11 yearsTyping Effect
WP TypeIt Lite8 years
WP Requires
3.5+Typing Effect
WP TypeIt Lite4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Typing Effect
WP TypeIt Lite5.6+
Business Model
FreeTyping Effect
WP TypeIt LiteFree
Latest Version
1.3.7Typing Effect
WP TypeIt Lite1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Typing Effect
4.3/5(28 reviews)
5
68%
4
14%
3
4%
2
4%
1
11%
WP TypeIt Lite
2/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
50%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Typing Effect Reviews
by marbs
Works as advertised
I am only concerned if this plugin has been abandoned.
by tvsan70
Works well
The plugin works well This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by tvsan70. This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by tvsan70.
by lukas22
Super :)
works well
WP TypeIt Lite Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Typing Effect or WP TypeIt Lite more popular?
Typing Effect has 10K+ active installations while WP TypeIt Lite has 100. Typing Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Typing Effect or WP TypeIt Lite?
Typing Effect has a 4.3/5 rating from 28 reviews, while WP TypeIt Lite has a 2/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Typing Effect and WP TypeIt Lite free?
Typing Effect is free and WP TypeIt Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Typing Effect or WP TypeIt Lite?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Typing Effect was last updated 2 years ago and WP TypeIt Lite was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.