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Special Text Boxes vs Contact Info Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Special Text Boxes

Special Text Boxes

3.2(21)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Contact Info Widget

Contact Info Widget

3.8(5)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Contact Info Widget has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 5 reviews) while Special Text Boxes leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Special Text Boxes has accumulated 254K+ total downloads while Contact Info Widget has 49K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.2/5Special Text Boxes
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Contact Info Widget3.8/5
Total Reviews
21Special Text Boxes
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Contact Info Widget5
Active Installs
2.0K+Special Text Boxes
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Contact Info Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
254K+Special Text Boxes
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Contact Info Widget49K+
Support Resolution
N/ASpecial Text Boxes
Contact Info WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSpecial Text Boxes
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Contact Info Widget5 years ago
First Released
2009Special Text Boxes
Contact Info Widget2016
Age
17 yearsSpecial Text Boxes
Contact Info Widget10 years
WP Requires
5.6+Special Text Boxes
Contact Info Widget4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Special Text Boxes
Contact Info Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeSpecial Text Boxes
Contact Info WidgetFree
Latest Version
6.5Special Text Boxes
Contact Info Widget2.6.2

Rating Breakdown

Special Text Boxes

3.2/5(21 reviews)
5
38%
4
19%
3
5%
2
5%
1
33%

Contact Info Widget

3.8/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
20%

Recent Reviews

Special Text Boxes Reviews

by Archangel76

Was Working Well, Until it Didn’t

I’ve been using this plugin for many years and it did exactly what I wanted it to, until recently. After a few updates to WordPress and the improves with PHP, I can no longer type into the “Content” b

by Nikita

old-fasioned

It looks as if the plugin was developed 10 years ago and has not been updated This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by Nikita.

by relivin

Did not work for me

Gave error message. Don’t know why.

Contact Info Widget Reviews

by Action Tours

Yes, It is nice

IT IS REALLY NICE

by StellarShift Web Design

Icons won’t display

The icons won’t display so it’s just showing the text. I created a support thread but it’s been two weeks and no reply.

by alainmelsens

Very useful and easy to add contact blocks

Thanks for this very useful widget plugin. Just where I was looking for, to put contact blocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Special Text Boxes or Contact Info Widget more popular?
Special Text Boxes has 2.0K+ active installations while Contact Info Widget has 1.0K+. Special Text Boxes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Special Text Boxes or Contact Info Widget?
Special Text Boxes has a 3.2/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Contact Info Widget has a 3.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Special Text Boxes and Contact Info Widget free?
Special Text Boxes is free and Contact Info Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Special Text Boxes or Contact Info 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?
Special Text Boxes was last updated 1 month ago and Contact Info Widget was last updated 5 years ago.

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