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Enhanced Text Widget vs Search and Replace for Block Editor (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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Search and Replace for Block Editor

Search and Replace for Block Editor

5(3)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Search and Replace for Block Editor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Search and Replace for Block Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 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 Search and Replace for Block Editor has 15K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Enhanced Text Widget
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Search and Replace for Block Editor5/5
Total Reviews
50Enhanced Text Widget
◄
Search and Replace for Block Editor3
Active Installs
30K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Search and Replace for Block Editor2.0K+
Total Downloads
849K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Search and Replace for Block Editor15K+
Support Resolution
N/AEnhanced Text Widget
Search and Replace for Block Editor0%
Last Updated
1 year agoEnhanced Text Widget
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Search and Replace for Block Editor1 week ago
First Released
2011Enhanced Text Widget
Search and Replace for Block Editor2024
Age
15 yearsEnhanced Text Widget
Search and Replace for Block Editor2 years
WP Requires
3.6+Enhanced Text Widget
Search and Replace for Block Editor6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Enhanced Text Widget
Search and Replace for Block Editor7.4+
Business Model
FreeEnhanced Text Widget
Search and Replace for Block EditorFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Enhanced Text Widget
Search and Replace for Block Editor1.10.0

Rating Breakdown

Enhanced Text Widget

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

Search and Replace for Block Editor

5/5(3 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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Search and Replace for Block Editor Reviews

by propagatica

A must-have category plugin

A must-have category plugin. Well-made, with minimal memory usage on the server, no PHP errors. Perfect!

by Sjaak

Works great!

This plugin works great and saves a lot of time!

by Nick

Very handy tool

Very useful, thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enhanced Text Widget or Search and Replace for Block Editor more popular?
Enhanced Text Widget has 30K+ active installations while Search and Replace for Block Editor has 2.0K+. Enhanced Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Enhanced Text Widget or Search and Replace for Block Editor?
Enhanced Text Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews, while Search and Replace for Block Editor has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Enhanced Text Widget and Search and Replace for Block Editor free?
Enhanced Text Widget is free and Search and Replace for Block Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Enhanced Text Widget or Search and Replace for Block Editor?
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 Search and Replace for Block Editor was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.