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Enhanced Text Widget vs Text Replacer (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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Text Replacer

Text Replacer

0(0)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Text Replacer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Enhanced Text Widget has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 50 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enhanced Text Widget has accumulated 849K+ total downloads while Text Replacer has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Enhanced Text Widget
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Text ReplacerN/A
Total Reviews
50Enhanced Text Widget
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Text Replacer0
Active Installs
30K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Text Replacer90
Total Downloads
849K+Enhanced Text Widget
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Text Replacer2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AEnhanced Text Widget
Text ReplacerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEnhanced Text Widget
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Text Replacer2 years ago
First Released
2011Enhanced Text Widget
Text Replacer2023
Age
15 yearsEnhanced Text Widget
Text Replacer3 years
WP Requires
3.6+Enhanced Text Widget
Text Replacer4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Enhanced Text Widget
Text Replacer7.3.5+
Business Model
FreeEnhanced Text Widget
Text ReplacerFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Enhanced Text Widget
Text Replacer1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Enhanced Text Widget

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

Text Replacer

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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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Text Replacer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enhanced Text Widget or Text Replacer more popular?
Enhanced Text Widget has 30K+ active installations while Text Replacer has 90. Enhanced Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Enhanced Text Widget or Text Replacer?
Enhanced Text Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews, while Text Replacer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Enhanced Text Widget and Text Replacer free?
Enhanced Text Widget is free and Text Replacer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Enhanced Text Widget or Text Replacer?
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 Text Replacer was last updated 2 years ago.

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