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Meta Box vs Custom field finder (2026)

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

Meta Box

Meta Box

4.8(162)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Custom field finder

Custom field finder

5(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom field finder has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Meta Box leads in active installations (500K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Custom field finder has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
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Custom field finder5/5
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
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Custom field finder5
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
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Custom field finder2.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
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Custom field finder24K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
Custom field finderN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoMeta Box
◄
Custom field finder4 months ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
Custom field finder2013
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
Custom field finder13 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
Custom field finder6.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
Custom field finderfalse+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
Custom field finderFree
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
Custom field finder0.4

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

4.8/5(162 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Custom field finder

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

Recent Reviews

Meta Box Reviews

by jameshgordy

Does everything without taking much space

I love this as an alternative to ACF – it’s much more intuitive and takes a healthier modular approach; much more adaptable when working with various frameworks and much better gui for the non technic

by alamea

Best Performance and works with Breakdance Visual Builder

The performance is impressive, and the plugin is constantly maintained. It’s especially nice that it works seamlessly with Breakdance Visual Builder. Thanks to sample code from Metabox (thanks for the

by zentyx

Outstanding Plugin and Incredible Support!

MetaBox has been a game-changer for my WordPress development workflow. The usability is intuitive and highly functional — everything just makes sense and works seamlessly. What truly sets MetaBox

Custom field finder Reviews

by clayray

Great plugin!

Works well, easy to use.

by panon

Very useful

Very helpful. It shows everything and helps you go to the next step of your development.

by Karl

Working with version 5.5.3

Im using this with the above wordpress version

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or Custom field finder more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while Custom field finder has 2.0K+. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or Custom field finder?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while Custom field finder has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Meta Box and Custom field finder free?
Meta Box is free and Custom field finder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or Custom field finder?
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?
Meta Box was last updated 5 days ago and Custom field finder was last updated 4 months ago.

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