Meta pixel for WordPress vs Custom Meta (2026)

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

Meta pixel for WordPress

Meta pixel for WordPress

2.7(164)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Meta pixel for WordPress
VS
Custom Meta

Custom Meta

5(1)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 17 years ago
View Custom Meta

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Meta has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Meta pixel for WordPress leads in active installations (400K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta pixel for WordPress has accumulated 10M+ total downloads while Custom Meta has 37K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta5/5
Total Reviews
164Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta1
Active Installs
400K+Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta800
Total Downloads
10M+Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta37K+
Support Resolution
83%Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom MetaN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMeta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta17 years ago
First Released
2018Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta2009
Age
8 yearsMeta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta17 years
WP Requires
5.7+Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta2.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Metafalse+
Business Model
FreeMeta pixel for WordPress
Custom MetaFree
Latest Version
5.0.0Meta pixel for WordPress
Custom Meta1.0

Rating Breakdown

Meta pixel for WordPress

2.7/5(164 reviews)
5
37%
4
4%
3
2%
2
7%
1
51%

Custom Meta

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

Recent Reviews

Meta pixel for WordPress Reviews

by mithoog

Plugin full of errors

Worse plugin ever. Not working. No error displayed. Just “Connection Pending”

by iamsakyibright

Just trying out

Just trying out I will come and give full review when I enjoyed using it This topic was modified 3 months ago by iamsakyibright.

by ronnycbo

Erros frequentes

Apesar de desempenhar bem seu objetivo principal, quase diariamente ocorrem erros que levam o WordPress a disparar e-mails de alerta para os desenvolvedores.

Custom Meta Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta pixel for WordPress or Custom Meta more popular?
Meta pixel for WordPress has 400K+ active installations while Custom Meta has 800. Meta pixel for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta pixel for WordPress or Custom Meta?
Meta pixel for WordPress has a 2.7/5 rating from 164 reviews, while Custom Meta has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Meta pixel for WordPress and Custom Meta free?
Meta pixel for WordPress is free and Custom Meta is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta pixel for WordPress or Custom Meta?
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 pixel for WordPress was last updated 1 week ago and Custom Meta was last updated 17 years ago.

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