Hide Text Shortcode vs Blur Text (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, Blur Text has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Hide Text Shortcode leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Text Shortcode has accumulated 2.4K+ total downloads while Blur Text has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide Text Shortcode | Blur Text | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 2.4K+ | ► | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 2.0.0 |
Rating
N/AHide Text Shortcode
►Blur Text5/5
Total Reviews
0Hide Text Shortcode
►Blur Text4
Active Installs
400Hide Text Shortcode
◄Blur Text100
Total Downloads
2.4K+Hide Text Shortcode
►Blur Text3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Text Shortcode
Blur TextN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoHide Text Shortcode
►Blur Text1 year ago
First Released
2016Hide Text Shortcode
Blur Text2015
Age
10 yearsHide Text Shortcode
Blur Text11 years
WP Requires
3.9+Hide Text Shortcode
Blur Text3.9+
PHP Requires
false+Hide Text Shortcode
Blur Textfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide Text Shortcode
Blur TextFree
Latest Version
1.1Hide Text Shortcode
Blur Text2.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Hide Text Shortcode
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Blur Text
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide Text Shortcode or Blur Text more popular?
Hide Text Shortcode has 400 active installations while Blur Text has 100. Hide Text Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Text Shortcode or Blur Text?
Hide Text Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Blur Text has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Hide Text Shortcode and Blur Text free?
Hide Text Shortcode is free and Blur Text is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide Text Shortcode or Blur Text?
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?
Hide Text Shortcode was last updated 9 years ago and Blur Text was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.