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Enhanced Text Widget vs Highlight Magic (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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Highlight Magic

Highlight Magic

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while Highlight Magic has 445.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Enhanced Text Widget
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Highlight MagicN/A
Total Reviews
50Enhanced Text Widget
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Highlight Magic0
Active Installs
30K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Highlight Magic0
Total Downloads
849K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Highlight Magic445
Support Resolution
N/AEnhanced Text Widget
Highlight MagicN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEnhanced Text Widget
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Highlight Magic1 year ago
First Released
2011Enhanced Text Widget
Highlight Magic2024
Age
15 yearsEnhanced Text Widget
Highlight Magic2 years
WP Requires
3.6+Enhanced Text Widget
Highlight Magic5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Enhanced Text Widget
Highlight Magic7.0+
Business Model
FreeEnhanced Text Widget
Highlight MagicFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Enhanced Text Widget
Highlight Magic1.0

Rating Breakdown

Enhanced Text Widget

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

Highlight Magic

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…

<!– wp:paragraph –> <p class=””>Recent support really good, changing to 5 stars…</p> <!– /wp:paragraph –> This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by crzyhrse.

Highlight Magic Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.