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Catch IDs vs Custom Meta Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Catch IDs

Catch IDs

4.8(20)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Custom Meta Widget

Custom Meta Widget

5(23)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Meta Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) while Catch IDs leads in active installations (20K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Catch IDs has accumulated 796K+ total downloads while Custom Meta Widget has 218K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Catch IDs
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Custom Meta Widget5/5
Total Reviews
20Catch IDs
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Custom Meta Widget23
Active Installs
20K+Catch IDs
◄
Custom Meta Widget8.0K+
Total Downloads
796K+Catch IDs
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Custom Meta Widget218K+
Support Resolution
N/ACatch IDs
Custom Meta WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCatch IDs
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Custom Meta Widget8 years ago
First Released
2012Catch IDs
Custom Meta Widget2011
Age
14 yearsCatch IDs
Custom Meta Widget15 years
WP Requires
5.9+Catch IDs
Custom Meta Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Catch IDs
Custom Meta Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeCatch IDs
Custom Meta WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.8.1Catch IDs
Custom Meta Widget1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Catch IDs

4.8/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Custom Meta Widget

5/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Catch IDs Reviews

by Raul L Garcia

I love this plugin

This plugin does exactly what it’s intended to do: show the IDs in most places where they’re needed to identify an element in the editor. Tested with Breakdance and so far no issues. Thanks to the dev

by thirty6

Thank you…

The difference between a good plug-in and a great plug-in? Conforms to current WP coding requirements Fills a need not available from the core WP installation Seamless integration Non-interfering Does

by Organic Themes

Simple, Useful Plugin

This should be a part of core. Such a simple and obvious solution to finding post and page IDs. Very useful for developers!

Custom Meta Widget Reviews

by cocq

good……

but only one custom link can be added 🙁

by ilbazardimari

Semplice e essenziale

Un plugin semplice e leggero, ma utilissimo e essenziale per un sito. Grazie!

by Muge

Great convenience!

I didn’t need to do anything else other than activating the plugin. The meta menu with Feeds and WordPress.org link where gone. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catch IDs or Custom Meta Widget more popular?
Catch IDs has 20K+ active installations while Custom Meta Widget has 8.0K+. Catch IDs is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Catch IDs or Custom Meta Widget?
Catch IDs has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Custom Meta Widget has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Catch IDs and Custom Meta Widget free?
Catch IDs is free and Custom Meta Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Catch IDs or Custom Meta Widget?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Catch IDs was last updated 1 month ago and Custom Meta Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.