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Enhanced Text Widget vs Simple Text Slider (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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Simple Text Slider

Simple Text Slider

5(2)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Text Slider has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Enhanced Text Widget leads in active installations (30K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while Simple Text Slider has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Enhanced Text Widget
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Simple Text Slider5/5
Total Reviews
50Enhanced Text Widget
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Simple Text Slider2
Active Installs
30K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Simple Text Slider30
Total Downloads
849K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Simple Text Slider4.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AEnhanced Text Widget
Simple Text SliderN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEnhanced Text Widget
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Simple Text Slider9 years ago
First Released
2011Enhanced Text Widget
Simple Text Slider2016
Age
15 yearsEnhanced Text Widget
Simple Text Slider10 years
WP Requires
3.6+Enhanced Text Widget
Simple Text Slider3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Enhanced Text Widget
Simple Text Sliderfalse+
Business Model
FreeEnhanced Text Widget
Simple Text SliderFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Enhanced Text Widget
Simple Text Slider1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Enhanced Text Widget

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

Simple Text Slider

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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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Simple Text Slider Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enhanced Text Widget or Simple Text Slider more popular?
Enhanced Text Widget has 30K+ active installations while Simple Text Slider has 30. Enhanced Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Enhanced Text Widget or Simple Text Slider?
Enhanced Text Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews, while Simple Text Slider has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Enhanced Text Widget and Simple Text Slider free?
Enhanced Text Widget is free and Simple Text Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Enhanced Text Widget or Simple Text Slider?
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 Simple Text Slider was last updated 9 years ago.

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