TextingOnly
Easily integrate business SMS texting products and tools into your website.
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TextingOnly shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where TextingOnly stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| coupons | >100 |
| marketing | >100 |
| sms | >100 |
| textbot | #1 |
| texting | #14 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About TextingOnly
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
In its most basic form, the TextingOnly plugin makes it simple to integrate SMS into your website and give your website visitors another way to get in touch – via text. In its advanced form, the TextingOnly plugin makes it easy integrate complex SMS capabilities into your website and/or marketing plan. For example, easily add digital coupons to your website where users can opt to have the coupons texted to them instantaneously.
TextingOnly offers business text messaging solutions – tools that have been reimagined from traditional voice, media, or email communication to harness the power of SMS. Modernize communication with both current users and new users, and effortlessly personalize customer interactions within the SMS framework. Increase conversion with powerful SMS communication / marketing tools, and with the help of advanced automations and tracking.
Core Plugin Features
- Easily integrate SMS contact options into your existing website
- Smart links automatically detect whether the user is on desktop or mobile
- Simple entry points into SMS commuication with customers and prospects
- Modernization of business communication by utilizing the SMS framework
- Both SMS link click and QR code scan analytics
Core plugin features include: giving website users an additional method to get in touch via SMS, basic tracking of SMS link/button clicks (on mobile) and QR code scans (on desktop), and and overall modernization of business communication by making use of the SMS framework. TextingOnly smart links automatically detect whether a website visitor is on a mobile device or on a desktop device. If the user is on a mobile device, the smart link will automatically start an SMS conversation. If the user is on a desktop or larger device, the option to scan a QR code to begin an SMS conversation will be displayed.
Advanced TextingOnly Features
- Dedicated phone numbers for texting (no longer use your own number)
- Automated textbots and text conversations
- Scheduled outbound SMS sends to individuals or lists
- Interactive text response (ITR) menus
- Both outbound and inbound SMS language translations
Advanced TextingOnly features include: dedicated phone numbers for texting (no longer use your own phone number for business texting), automated textbots and text conversations, message translations (both outbound and inbound SMS), scheduled outbound SMS sends, advanced outbound SMS sends to lists, interactive text response (ITR) menus, easy 1-to-1 SMS communication, outbound/inbound SMS language translations, contact and list management, and much more.
Plugin Notes
- The domain c.txtng.co is the official link shortener used with TextingOnly products and is therefore integrated into this plugin. Learn more or view Terms of Service
- This plugin syncs data from a TextingOnly account to a WordPress site so that an account’s TextingOnly products can be easily available on that WordPress site. The subdomain wp.textingonly.com is utilized for this data sync. Learn more or view Terms of Service
More About TextingOnly
- Plugin User Guide: https://www.textingonly.com/wordpress-plugin/
Installation
Simply upload the TextingOnly plugin and activate the plugin within wp-admin settings. See screenshots below for step-by-step details to get started after plugin activation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the this plugin free to use?
Yes. You can use the TextingOnly plugin at no cost by registering for a free account and API key.
What does the free / basic version of this plugin offer?
The free, basic version of the TextingOnly plugin allows you to easily integrate “Text us” links and buttons into your website, giving visitors an additional way to get in touch via SMS. The appearance of each link/button is customizable, and you can place links/buttons anywhere across a site easily using WordPress shortcodes.
What advanced functionality is available with this plugin?
If you upgrade your TextingOnly plan from the free plan, you have the ability to access advanced features such as: dedicated phone numbers for texting (no longer use your own phone number), message history, automated text bots, scheduled messaging, language translation on both inbound and outbound SMS, easy follow-up with outbound SMS campaigns, advanced SMS reply automations, and more.
How can I upgrade to use more advanced features with the TextingOnly plugin?
It’s simple. To upgrade your plan from the free plan, view upgrade options within your TextingOnly account and choose which plan to upgrade to. Once the upgrade is complete, you will then have access to the advanced features included in your new plan. You will not have to add any additional plugins or update to a Pro version of the plugin. The transition will be seamless.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.7
1.0.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
TextingOnly: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is TextingOnly free?
Yes. TextingOnly is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TextingOnly safe to use in 2026?
TextingOnly shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TextingOnly?
TextingOnly is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,421 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does TextingOnly work with WordPress 7.1?
TextingOnly is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does TextingOnly need?
TextingOnly requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was TextingOnly last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 15, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes TextingOnly?
TextingOnly is developed and maintained by TextingOnly.
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