CMB2 vs WP Mosmos Direct (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. CMB2 has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while WP Mosmos Direct has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CMB2 | WP Mosmos Direct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 91 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2022 | |
| Age | 12 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8.0+ | 1.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.11.0 | 2.1.9 |
Rating
5/5CMB2
◄WP Mosmos DirectN/A
Total Reviews
91CMB2
◄WP Mosmos Direct0
Active Installs
300K+CMB2
◄WP Mosmos Direct0
Total Downloads
5.0M+CMB2
◄WP Mosmos Direct2.5K+
Support Resolution
0%CMB2
WP Mosmos DirectN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCMB2
►WP Mosmos Direct6 months ago
First Released
2014CMB2
WP Mosmos Direct2022
Age
12 yearsCMB2
WP Mosmos Direct4 years
WP Requires
3.8.0+CMB2
WP Mosmos Direct1.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+CMB2
WP Mosmos Direct5.6+
Business Model
FreeCMB2
WP Mosmos DirectFree
Latest Version
2.11.0CMB2
WP Mosmos Direct2.1.9
Rating Breakdown
CMB2
5/5(91 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
WP Mosmos Direct
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
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
WP Mosmos Direct Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMB2 or WP Mosmos Direct more popular?
CMB2 has 300K+ active installations while WP Mosmos Direct has 0. CMB2 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CMB2 or WP Mosmos Direct?
CMB2 has a 5/5 rating from 91 reviews, while WP Mosmos Direct has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are CMB2 and WP Mosmos Direct free?
CMB2 is free and WP Mosmos Direct is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CMB2 or WP Mosmos Direct?
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 WP Mosmos Direct was last updated 6 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.