Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… vs Text Replace (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 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… has accumulated 172K+ total downloads while Text Replace has 80K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… | Text Replace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 18 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 172K+ | ◄ | 80K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2004 | |
| Age | 5 years | 22 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.8+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.5 | 4.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress…
Text Replace
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Texty – SMS Notification for WordPress… averaged approximately 64 daily downloads while Text Replace averaged 5.
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
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.
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