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Catch Web Tools vs Custom Meta Widget (2026)

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

Catch Web Tools

Catch Web Tools

5(3)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Custom Meta Widget

Custom Meta Widget

5(23)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Custom Meta Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Catch Web Tools has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Catch Web Tools has accumulated 547K+ total downloads while Custom Meta Widget has 218K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Catch Web Tools
Custom Meta Widget5/5
Total Reviews
3Catch Web Tools
►
Custom Meta Widget23
Active Installs
10K+Catch Web Tools
◄
Custom Meta Widget8.0K+
Total Downloads
547K+Catch Web Tools
◄
Custom Meta Widget218K+
Support Resolution
N/ACatch Web Tools
Custom Meta WidgetN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoCatch Web Tools
◄
Custom Meta Widget8 years ago
First Released
2013Catch Web Tools
Custom Meta Widget2011
Age
13 yearsCatch Web Tools
Custom Meta Widget15 years
WP Requires
5.9+Catch Web Tools
Custom Meta Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Catch Web Tools
Custom Meta Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeCatch Web Tools
Custom Meta WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.1Catch Web Tools
Custom Meta Widget1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Catch Web Tools

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Custom Meta Widget

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

Recent Reviews

Catch Web Tools Reviews

by FinnSommer

Awesome!

Thank you for a great plugin. I have translated it into Danish (please approve it)

by Coccorito

Awesome!

Great plugin and great support. I always use their themes, for me the best for wordpress.

by mariushosting

One of the best Free plugin

Awesome plugin, works perfect in all wordpress installation. No more to say, just try it and enter to be a part of powerful web tools. @marius and @ciglianoweb

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 Web Tools or Custom Meta Widget more popular?
Catch Web Tools has 10K+ active installations while Custom Meta Widget has 8.0K+. Catch Web Tools is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Catch Web Tools or Custom Meta Widget?
Catch Web Tools has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Custom Meta Widget has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Catch Web Tools and Custom Meta Widget free?
Catch Web Tools is free and Custom Meta Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Catch Web Tools 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 Web Tools was last updated 3 weeks ago and Custom Meta Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

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