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Enhanced Text Widget vs Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode (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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Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode

Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode

5(2)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Enhanced Text Widget leads in active installations (30K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Enhanced Text Widget
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Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
50Enhanced Text Widget
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Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode2
Active Installs
30K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode80
Total Downloads
849K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode4.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AEnhanced Text Widget
Subpage as Expandable Text ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEnhanced Text Widget
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Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode1 year ago
First Released
2011Enhanced Text Widget
Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode2012
Age
15 yearsEnhanced Text Widget
Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode14 years
WP Requires
3.6+Enhanced Text Widget
Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode3.4.1+
PHP Requires
false+Enhanced Text Widget
Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeEnhanced Text Widget
Subpage as Expandable Text ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Enhanced Text Widget
Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode1.20

Rating Breakdown

Enhanced Text Widget

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

Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode

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…

<!– 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.

Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enhanced Text Widget or Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode more popular?
Enhanced Text Widget has 30K+ active installations while Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode has 80. Enhanced Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Enhanced Text Widget or Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode?
Enhanced Text Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews, while Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Enhanced Text Widget and Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode free?
Enhanced Text Widget is free and Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Enhanced Text Widget or Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode?
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 Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode was last updated 1 year ago.

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