f(x) Editor vs Callout Boxes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, f(x) Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. f(x) Editor has accumulated 16K+ total downloads while Callout Boxes has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | f(x) Editor | Callout Boxes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 16K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2021 | |
| Age | 10 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.0 | 0.3.2 |
Rating
5/5f(x) Editor
◄Callout BoxesN/A
Total Reviews
6f(x) Editor
◄Callout Boxes0
Active Installs
1.0K+f(x) Editor
◄Callout Boxes50
Total Downloads
16K+f(x) Editor
◄Callout Boxes1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/Af(x) Editor
Callout BoxesN/A
Last Updated
9 years agof(x) Editor
►Callout Boxes4 years ago
First Released
2016f(x) Editor
Callout Boxes2021
Age
10 yearsf(x) Editor
Callout Boxes5 years
WP Requires
4.5+f(x) Editor
Callout Boxes5.0+
PHP Requires
false+f(x) Editor
Callout Boxes7.0+
Business Model
Freef(x) Editor
Callout BoxesFree
Latest Version
1.4.0f(x) Editor
Callout Boxes0.3.2
Rating Breakdown
f(x) Editor
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Callout Boxes
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
f(x) Editor Reviews
by Ümit Solmaz
Bravo
Tanks
by emredenx
Very Nice Plugin
Thanks..
by leemon
Nice!
I was using your WP Editor Columns Add-on plugin in some of my sites. Much to my surprise I found that you merged all your old WP-Editor plugins together in this really nice plugin. No awful shortcode
Callout Boxes Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is f(x) Editor or Callout Boxes more popular?
f(x) Editor has 1.0K+ active installations while Callout Boxes has 50. f(x) Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — f(x) Editor or Callout Boxes?
f(x) Editor has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Callout Boxes has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are f(x) Editor and Callout Boxes free?
f(x) Editor is free and Callout Boxes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — f(x) Editor or Callout Boxes?
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?
f(x) Editor was last updated 9 years ago and Callout Boxes was last updated 4 years ago.
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