Enhanced Text Widget vs Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress…
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Enhanced Text Widget leads in active installations (30K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… has 172K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Enhanced Text Widget | Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 50 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 849K+ | ◄ | 172K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2021 | |
| Age | 15 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 6.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.7 | 1.1.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Enhanced Text Widget
Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Enhanced Text Widget averaged approximately 38 daily downloads while Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… averaged 64.
Recent Reviews
Enhanced Text Widget Reviews
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.
I’ve used and loved this plugin for years!
This is the best plugin to add PHP via a widget.
Fast and appropriate support…
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Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… Reviews
Love It
this app is Great simple and done…
How to send SMS to new subscriber?
1) How to send text to a new WordPress subscriber? I use a buddyboss form to register , that have a custom mobile number for new registration.. what else I need? 2) where do I need to enter the admin
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