Text Replace vs Classic Text Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Classic Text Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) while Text Replace leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Text Replace has accumulated 80K+ total downloads while Classic Text Widget has 20K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Text Replace | Classic Text Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 18 | ◄ | 15 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 80K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2004 | 2017 | |
| Age | 22 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Text Replace
Classic Text Widget
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Text Replace averaged approximately 5 daily downloads while Classic Text Widget averaged 5.
Recent Reviews
Text Replace Reviews
Did not work
I could not get it to work with WordPress version: 5.8
100% free and useful
100% free and useful
Excellent plugin
Does well what it says in the tin. Search / Replace….bingo! Well done.
Classic Text Widget Reviews
Lifesaver
The default text widget broke my shortcodes. Thanks for providing an easily solution!
Great For HTML
I was about to make this exact plugin. Thank you for putting this together. Works perfectly!
Wish I Found This Sooner
A week shot, but at least we’re back to pre-update functionality. Thanks a M I L L I O N !!!
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