# DMG Text Widget

> DMG Text Widget has 10+ active installs and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DMG Text Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A simple widget to add custom text/ HTML to your theme. Advanced options allow you to apply shortcodes, make the title a link and add CSS classes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,798
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+5.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dancoded (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dancoded/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dmg-text-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 353 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | >100 | 203 |
| [text widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-widget/) | #15 | 16 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |
| text widget | >100 | 9,270 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,907) | Oct 8, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 12, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (71) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Widget CSS Classes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-css-classes/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (74) | Nov 12, 2024 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Clear Cache for Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-widgets/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Jun 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WP-SCSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-scss/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Mar 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [Visual CSS Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (90) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMG Text Widget free?
Yes. DMG Text Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is DMG Text Widget safe to use in 2026?
DMG Text Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DMG Text Widget?
DMG Text Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,798 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DMG Text Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
DMG Text Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was DMG Text Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 22, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes DMG Text Widget?
DMG Text Widget is developed and maintained by dancoded.

### What are the best alternatives to DMG Text Widget?
The most popular alternatives to DMG Text Widget are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmg-text-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-17 11:46 UTC by PageForge