Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Enhanced Text Widget currently ranks #994 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #983, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 43 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 17% versus the month before (37/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.7, shipped on Jul 17, 2024 (822 days ago) — release #35 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #994 |
| 2026-09-30 | #996 |
| 2026-08-31 | #996 |
| 2026-07-31 | #988 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 39 |
| 2026-09-30 | 47 |
| 2026-08-31 | 38 |
| 2026-07-31 | 49 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | cl272 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.7 |
| Versions released | 35 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-17 |
| Added to directory | 2011-05-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
An enhanced version of the text widget that supports Text, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Shortcodes and PHP with linkable widget title.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Enhanced Text Widget?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Enhanced Text Widget?
As of October 17, 2026, Enhanced Text Widget ranks #994 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #983.
When was Enhanced Text Widget last updated?
Enhanced Text Widget was last updated on July 17, 2024 (version 1.6.7). It has shipped 35 releases in total.
Who makes Enhanced Text Widget?
Enhanced Text Widget is developed by cl272. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2011.
