WP TypeIt Lite vs Cool Text Effect (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, WP TypeIt Lite has a higher user rating (2/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP TypeIt Lite has accumulated 3.7K+ total downloads while Cool Text Effect has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP TypeIt Lite | Cool Text Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.7K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2014 | |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.0 |
Rating
2/5WP TypeIt Lite
◄Cool Text EffectN/A
Total Reviews
2WP TypeIt Lite
◄Cool Text Effect0
Active Installs
100WP TypeIt Lite
◄Cool Text Effect10
Total Downloads
3.7K+WP TypeIt Lite
◄Cool Text Effect1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP TypeIt Lite
Cool Text EffectN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoWP TypeIt Lite
◄Cool Text Effect11 years ago
First Released
2018WP TypeIt Lite
Cool Text Effect2014
Age
8 yearsWP TypeIt Lite
Cool Text Effect12 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP TypeIt Lite
Cool Text Effect3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP TypeIt Lite
Cool Text Effectfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP TypeIt Lite
Cool Text EffectFree
Latest Version
1.0.3WP TypeIt Lite
Cool Text Effect1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP TypeIt Lite
2/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
50%
Cool Text Effect
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP TypeIt Lite or Cool Text Effect more popular?
WP TypeIt Lite has 100 active installations while Cool Text Effect has 10. WP TypeIt Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP TypeIt Lite or Cool Text Effect?
WP TypeIt Lite has a 2/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Cool Text Effect has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP TypeIt Lite and Cool Text Effect free?
WP TypeIt Lite is free and Cool Text Effect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP TypeIt Lite or Cool Text Effect?
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?
WP TypeIt Lite was last updated 5 years ago and Cool Text Effect was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.