Classic Text Widget vs Text Widget As Link (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, Classic Text Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Text Widget has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while Text Widget As Link has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Classic Text Widget | Text Widget As Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 20K+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Age | 9 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.4.9 |
Rating
5/5Classic Text Widget
◄Text Widget As LinkN/A
Total Reviews
15Classic Text Widget
◄Text Widget As Link0
Active Installs
2.0K+Classic Text Widget
◄Text Widget As Link10
Total Downloads
20K+Classic Text Widget
◄Text Widget As Link2.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Text Widget
Text Widget As LinkN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoClassic Text Widget
◄Text Widget As Link7 years ago
First Released
2017Classic Text Widget
Text Widget As Link2014
Age
9 yearsClassic Text Widget
Text Widget As Link12 years
WP Requires
4.8+Classic Text Widget
Text Widget As Link3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Classic Text Widget
Text Widget As Linkfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Text Widget
Text Widget As LinkFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Classic Text Widget
Text Widget As Link1.4.9
Rating Breakdown
Classic Text Widget
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Text Widget As Link
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Classic Text Widget Reviews
by Christoph
Lifesaver
The default text widget broke my shortcodes. Thanks for providing an easily solution!
by Lee Blue
Great For HTML
I was about to make this exact plugin. Thank you for putting this together. Works perfectly!
by editork
Wish I Found This Sooner
A week shot, but at least we’re back to pre-update functionality. Thanks a M I L L I O N !!!
Text Widget As Link Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Classic Text Widget or Text Widget As Link more popular?
Classic Text Widget has 2.0K+ active installations while Text Widget As Link has 10. Classic Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Text Widget or Text Widget As Link?
Classic Text Widget has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Text Widget As Link has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Text Widget and Text Widget As Link free?
Classic Text Widget is free and Text Widget As Link is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Text Widget or Text Widget As Link?
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?
Classic Text Widget was last updated 6 years ago and Text Widget As Link was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.