Enhanced Text Widget vs qText X Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Enhanced Text Widget

Enhanced Text Widget

4.9(50)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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qText X Widget

qText X Widget

5(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View qText X Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, qText X Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Enhanced Text Widget leads in active installations (30K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while qText X Widget has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget5/5
Total Reviews
50Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget1
Active Installs
30K+Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget30
Total Downloads
849K+Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AEnhanced Text Widget
qText X WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEnhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget11 years ago
First Released
2011Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget2015
Age
15 yearsEnhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget11 years
WP Requires
3.6+Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeEnhanced Text Widget
qText X WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Enhanced Text Widget
qText X Widget2.0

Rating Breakdown

Enhanced Text Widget

4.9/5(50 reviews)
5
94%
4
4%
3
2%
2
0%
1
0%

qText X Widget

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Enhanced Text Widget Reviews

by LN-CWM

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.

by trishahdee

I’ve used and loved this plugin for years!

This is the best plugin to add PHP via a widget.

by crzyhrse

Fast and appropriate support…

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qText X Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enhanced Text Widget or qText X Widget more popular?
Enhanced Text Widget has 30K+ active installations while qText X Widget has 30. Enhanced Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Enhanced Text Widget or qText X Widget?
Enhanced Text Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews, while qText X Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Enhanced Text Widget and qText X Widget free?
Enhanced Text Widget is free and qText X Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Enhanced Text Widget or qText X Widget?
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?
Enhanced Text Widget was last updated 1 year ago and qText X Widget was last updated 11 years ago.

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