CMB2 vs Diviner Archive (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CMB2 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 91 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. CMB2 has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Diviner Archive has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CMB2 | Diviner Archive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 91 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.11.0 | 0.5.2 |
Rating
5/5CMB2
◄Diviner Archive4/5
Total Reviews
91CMB2
◄Diviner Archive1
Active Installs
300K+CMB2
◄Diviner Archive10
Total Downloads
5.0M+CMB2
◄Diviner Archive1.3K+
Support Resolution
0%CMB2
Diviner ArchiveN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCMB2
◄Diviner Archive6 years ago
First Released
2014CMB2
Diviner Archive2019
Age
12 yearsCMB2
Diviner Archive7 years
WP Requires
3.8.0+CMB2
Diviner Archive5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+CMB2
Diviner Archive7.0+
Business Model
FreeCMB2
Diviner ArchiveFree
Latest Version
2.11.0CMB2
Diviner Archive0.5.2
Rating Breakdown
CMB2
5/5(91 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Diviner Archive
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
CMB2 Reviews
by suiramus
Super useful!
Thank you for your hard work!One of the best plugin for developers. Simple and effective.
by paknejad
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
by Aditya Thok
Powerfull
Powerfull, Simple and Clean
Diviner Archive Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMB2 or Diviner Archive more popular?
CMB2 has 300K+ active installations while Diviner Archive has 10. CMB2 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CMB2 or Diviner Archive?
CMB2 has a 5/5 rating from 91 reviews, while Diviner Archive has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are CMB2 and Diviner Archive free?
CMB2 is free and Diviner Archive is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CMB2 or Diviner Archive?
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?
CMB2 was last updated 2 years ago and Diviner Archive was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.