Classic Text Widget vs WP Master Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Classic Text Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Text Widget has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while WP Master Widget has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Classic Text Widget | WP Master Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 20K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Age | 9 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Classic Text Widget
◄WP Master WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
15Classic Text Widget
◄WP Master Widget0
Active Installs
2.0K+Classic Text Widget
◄WP Master Widget20
Total Downloads
20K+Classic Text Widget
◄WP Master Widget2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Text Widget
WP Master WidgetN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoClassic Text Widget
◄WP Master Widget8 years ago
First Released
2017Classic Text Widget
WP Master Widget2017
Age
9 yearsClassic Text Widget
WP Master Widget9 years
WP Requires
4.8+Classic Text Widget
WP Master Widget3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Classic Text Widget
WP Master Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Text Widget
WP Master WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Classic Text Widget
WP Master Widget1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Classic Text Widget
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Master Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Classic Text Widget Reviews
by Christoph
Lifesaver
The default text widget broke my shortcodes. Thanks for providing an easily solution!
by Lee Blue
Great For HTML
I was about to make this exact plugin. Thank you for putting this together. Works perfectly!
by editork
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 !!!
WP Master Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Classic Text Widget or WP Master Widget more popular?
Classic Text Widget has 2.0K+ active installations while WP Master Widget has 20. Classic Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Text Widget or WP Master Widget?
Classic Text Widget has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while WP Master Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Text Widget and WP Master Widget free?
Classic Text Widget is free and WP Master Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Text Widget or WP Master 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?
Classic Text Widget was last updated 6 years ago and WP Master Widget was last updated 8 years ago.
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