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Enhanced Text Widget vs gText Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Enhanced Text Widget

Enhanced Text Widget

4.9(50)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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gText Widget

gText Widget

0(0)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Enhanced Text Widget has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 50 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while gText Widget has 7.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Enhanced Text Widget
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gText WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
50Enhanced Text Widget
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gText Widget0
Active Installs
30K+Enhanced Text Widget
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gText Widget60
Total Downloads
849K+Enhanced Text Widget
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gText Widget7.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AEnhanced Text Widget
gText WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEnhanced Text Widget
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gText Widget11 years ago
First Released
2011Enhanced Text Widget
gText Widget2010
Age
15 yearsEnhanced Text Widget
gText Widget16 years
WP Requires
3.6+Enhanced Text Widget
gText Widgetfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Enhanced Text Widget
gText Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeEnhanced Text Widget
gText WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Enhanced Text Widget
gText Widget1.3

Rating Breakdown

Enhanced Text Widget

4.9/5(50 reviews)
5
94%
4
4%
3
2%
2
0%
1
0%

gText Widget

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Enhanced Text Widget Reviews

by LN-CWM

Very Helpful, Great Support

Been using this plugin for years, and we are 100% satisfied. Works as promised, with very little fuss. Amazing support from a free plugin. Many thanks to the developers.

by trishahdee

I’ve used and loved this plugin for years!

This is the best plugin to add PHP via a widget.

by crzyhrse

Fast and appropriate support…

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gText Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enhanced Text Widget or gText Widget more popular?
Enhanced Text Widget has 30K+ active installations while gText Widget has 60. Enhanced Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Enhanced Text Widget or gText Widget?
Enhanced Text Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews, while gText Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Enhanced Text Widget and gText Widget free?
Enhanced Text Widget is free and gText Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Enhanced Text Widget or gText Widget?
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?
Enhanced Text Widget was last updated 1 year ago and gText Widget was last updated 11 years ago.

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