Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… vs Simple Text Shortcodes (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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… has accumulated 172K+ total downloads while Simple Text Shortcodes has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… | Simple Text Shortcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 5 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 172K+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2016 | |
| Age | 5 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.8+ | 4.5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.5 | 0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
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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
Simple Text Shortcodes Reviews
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