Enhanced Text Widget vs Gettext override translations (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Gettext override translations
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Gettext override translations has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Enhanced Text Widget leads in active installations (30K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while Gettext override translations has 24K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Enhanced Text Widget | Gettext override translations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 50 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 849K+ | ◄ | 24K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Age | 15 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.7 | 2.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Enhanced Text Widget
Gettext override translations
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Enhanced Text Widget averaged approximately 38 daily downloads while Gettext override translations averaged 4.
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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Gettext override translations Reviews
Menu possition
Hi, really like the plugin, but I think it’s weird to have it located in the plugins submenu of the WordPress menu. Maybe it’s better to move it to tools/settings submenu? Keep up the good work!
Great plugin!
I’m so happy to found this plugin! It just works perfectly! Thank you! It looks a bit buggy, but only visually, and it’s not the problem at all to me. This image …/wp-content/plugins/gettext-override-
Works like a charm
Excellent I use it in every project we have.
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