Text Scroll Widget vs Dropdown and scrollable Text (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
Dropdown and scrollable Text
5(1)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
View Dropdown and scrollable Text Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Dropdown and scrollable Text has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Text Scroll Widget leads in active installations (500 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Text Scroll Widget has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Dropdown and scrollable Text has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Text Scroll Widget | Dropdown and scrollable Text | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2019 | |
| Age | 9 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Text Scroll Widget
►Dropdown and scrollable Text5/5
Total Reviews
3Text Scroll Widget
◄Dropdown and scrollable Text1
Active Installs
500Text Scroll Widget
◄Dropdown and scrollable Text100
Total Downloads
13K+Text Scroll Widget
◄Dropdown and scrollable Text3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AText Scroll Widget
Dropdown and scrollable TextN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoText Scroll Widget
►Dropdown and scrollable Text3 years ago
First Released
2017Text Scroll Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text2019
Age
9 yearsText Scroll Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text7 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Text Scroll Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Text Scroll Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text5.4+
Business Model
FreeText Scroll Widget
Dropdown and scrollable TextFree
Latest Version
2.4Text Scroll Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text2.1
Rating Breakdown
Text Scroll Widget
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Dropdown and scrollable Text
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Text Scroll Widget or Dropdown and scrollable Text more popular?
Text Scroll Widget has 500 active installations while Dropdown and scrollable Text has 100. Text Scroll Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Text Scroll Widget or Dropdown and scrollable Text?
Text Scroll Widget has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Dropdown and scrollable Text has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Text Scroll Widget and Dropdown and scrollable Text free?
Text Scroll Widget is free and Dropdown and scrollable Text is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Text Scroll Widget or Dropdown and scrollable Text?
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?
Text Scroll Widget was last updated 4 years ago and Dropdown and scrollable Text was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.