Redactor vs Text Mutator (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, Redactor has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redactor has accumulated 7.1K+ total downloads while Text Mutator has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Redactor | Text Mutator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 7.1K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Age | 16 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.48f | 0.5 |
Rating
N/ARedactor
Text MutatorN/A
Total Reviews
0Redactor
Text Mutator0
Active Installs
10Redactor
Text Mutator10
Total Downloads
7.1K+Redactor
◄Text Mutator1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ARedactor
Text MutatorN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoRedactor
►Text Mutator8 years ago
First Released
2010Redactor
Text Mutator2017
Age
16 yearsRedactor
Text Mutator9 years
WP Requires
3.0.0+Redactor
Text Mutator4.1+
PHP Requires
false+Redactor
Text Mutatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedactor
Text MutatorFree
Latest Version
3.1.48fRedactor
Text Mutator0.5
Rating Breakdown
Redactor
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Text Mutator
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redactor or Text Mutator more popular?
Redactor has 10 active installations while Text Mutator has 10. Text Mutator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redactor or Text Mutator?
Redactor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Text Mutator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Redactor and Text Mutator free?
Redactor is free and Text Mutator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redactor or Text Mutator?
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?
Redactor was last updated 13 years ago and Text Mutator was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.