Wp Text Slider Widget
v1.0by codeaffairs · updated 10 years ago
Easy to use text slider widget.
- Rank
- #18,892
- Up62 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 72
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,840 all-time
- Rating
- 3.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Wp Text Slider Widget at a glance
Wp Text Slider Widget is a WordPress plugin by codeaffairs with 70+ active installs, the #18,892 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 21, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 6 plugins tagged “text slider”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Wp Text Slider Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 72 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 73 |
Rank over time
#18,892 · down 70 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,892 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,954 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,899 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,878 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,946 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,865 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,925 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,802 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,759 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,834 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,842 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,838 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,842 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,822 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 21, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 21, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Wp Text Slider Widget
How many websites use Wp Text Slider Widget?
Wp Text Slider Widget is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,892 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Wp Text Slider Widget been downloaded?
4,840 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Wp Text Slider Widget last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 21, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Wp Text Slider Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Wp Text Slider Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Wp Text Slider Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Wp Text Slider Widget have?
3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Wp Text Slider Widget?
The plugins most like Wp Text Slider Widget, by the tags they share, are Classic Text Widget (2K+), Slider Block by Sliderberg (2K+) and Gabfire Widget Pack (600+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 72 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 3.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | codeaffairs |
| First released | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2016 |
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