Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… vs Image & Text Widget (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) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… has accumulated 171K+ total downloads while Image & Text Widget has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… | Image & Text Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 171K+ | ◄ | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2014 | |
| Age | 5 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.8+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.5 | 1.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress…
Image & Text Widget
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… averaged approximately 64 daily downloads while Image & Text Widget averaged 3.
Recent Reviews
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
Image & Text Widget Reviews
Very less options / bad interface
– there is no text wrapping, so its not possible to start in a new line – add image button is not working – the interface is displayed in a tiny width, really bad to work with – no possibility to modi
Freate plugin
Works just as needed
Easy to use
I get all i wanted. Good job!
More Plugins Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… and Image & Text Widget
An enhanced version of the text widget that supports Text, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Shortcodes and PHP with linkable widget title.
Manage custom fields using the insert shortcodes or HTML comment in text of post.
Replace text with other text. Handy for creating shortcuts to common, lengthy, or frequently changing text/HTML, or for smilies.
GUI in backend to override texts and translations without any programming knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… or Image & Text Widget more popular?
Which has better ratings — Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… or Image & Text Widget?
Are Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… and Image & Text Widget free?
Which plugin has better support — Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… or Image & Text Widget?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.