Widgets for Google Reviews vs Text File Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widgets for Google Reviews
4.9(2,512)
900K+ active installs
Free
Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widgets for Google Reviews has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 2,512 reviews) and leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widgets for Google Reviews has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Text File Widget has 9.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widgets for Google Reviews | Text File Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,512 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 900K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 9.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 93% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2015 | |
| Age | 7 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 13.2.8 | 2.00 |
Rating
4.9/5Widgets for Google Reviews
◄Text File Widget3/5
Total Reviews
2,512Widgets for Google Reviews
◄Text File Widget2
Active Installs
900K+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄Text File Widget10
Total Downloads
17M+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄Text File Widget9.5K+
Support Resolution
93%Widgets for Google Reviews
Text File WidgetN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWidgets for Google Reviews
◄Text File Widget10 years ago
First Released
2019Widgets for Google Reviews
Text File Widget2015
Age
7 yearsWidgets for Google Reviews
Text File Widget11 years
WP Requires
6.2+Widgets for Google Reviews
Text File Widget3.7+
PHP Requires
7.0+Widgets for Google Reviews
Text File Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidgets for Google Reviews
Text File WidgetFree
Latest Version
13.2.8Widgets for Google Reviews
Text File Widget2.00
Rating Breakdown
Widgets for Google Reviews
4.9/5(2,512 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%
Text File Widget
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Recent Reviews
Widgets for Google Reviews Reviews
by jaylsvt
The Best
Best one out there… Thank you!!!
by swarmcatcher
Brilliant a solution that works
It works what more needs to be saidFor years I have had issues trying to find a permanent good solution – this is it
by casitamuda
Excellent
Perfect plugin to show review of customer with a lot of connected platform.
Text File Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widgets for Google Reviews or Text File Widget more popular?
Widgets for Google Reviews has 900K+ active installations while Text File Widget has 10. Widgets for Google Reviews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widgets for Google Reviews or Text File Widget?
Widgets for Google Reviews has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,512 reviews, while Text File Widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Widgets for Google Reviews and Text File Widget free?
Widgets for Google Reviews is free and Text File Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widgets for Google Reviews or Text File 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?
Widgets for Google Reviews was last updated 3 weeks ago and Text File Widget was last updated 10 years ago.
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