Description
At a glance
Looking for Enhanced Text Widget v1.6.7? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 30K+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews · updated July 17, 2024 · requires WordPress 3.6+.
Try it out on your free dummy site: Click here => https://tastewp.com/plugins/enhanced-text-widget.
(this trick works for all plugins in the WP repo – just replace “wordpress” with “tastewp” in the URL)
Note: This is a classic widget type, in order for it to work on the latest version of WordPress you will need Classic Widgets plugin installed on your site.
UPDATE: Plugin ownership changed for this plugin. We are currently evaluating possible enhancements for it. Stay tuned! If you have any suggestions yourself, please let us know in the Support Forum.
An enhanced version of the default text widget where you may have Text, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Shortcodes and/or PHP as content with linkable widget title.
Options
- Title
- Title URL
- Widget CSS class
- Content supports Text, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Shortcodes, and PHP
- Option to not display a title
- Option to open Title URL in new window
- Option to automatically add paragraphs to content
- Option to not output before/after_widget/title (bare widget)
For questions, please ask in the support forum
Support
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Frequently asked questions
What is Enhanced Text Widget?
Enhanced Text Widget is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.6.7. It is active on over 30K websites.
Is Enhanced Text Widget free to download?
Yes — Enhanced Text Widget 1.6.7 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 50 reviews.
How do I install Enhanced Text Widget 1.6.7?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Enhanced Text Widget?
Enhanced Text Widget 1.6.7 requires WordPress 3.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Enhanced Text Widget last updated?
Version 1.6.7 was last updated on July 17, 2024. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Enhanced Text Widget download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.6.7
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.6.7 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 17, 2024 |
| Active installs | 30,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (50 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6 or higher |
| Author | cl272 |
| Tags | clickable, linkable, linked-title, text, widget |
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