Customize Posts vs Custom Metadata Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Custom Metadata Manager
4.4(5)
800 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
View Custom Metadata Manager Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Customize Posts has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 18 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Customize Posts has accumulated 56K+ total downloads while Custom Metadata Manager has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Customize Posts | Custom Metadata Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 18 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 56K+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7.0+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.9.1 | 0.7.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Customize Posts
◄Custom Metadata Manager4.4/5
Total Reviews
18Customize Posts
◄Custom Metadata Manager5
Active Installs
1.0K+Customize Posts
◄Custom Metadata Manager800
Total Downloads
56K+Customize Posts
◄Custom Metadata Manager16K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustomize Posts
Custom Metadata ManagerN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoCustomize Posts
◄Custom Metadata Manager13 years ago
First Released
2014Customize Posts
Custom Metadata Manager2010
Age
12 yearsCustomize Posts
Custom Metadata Manager16 years
WP Requires
4.7.0+Customize Posts
Custom Metadata Manager3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Customize Posts
Custom Metadata Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustomize Posts
Custom Metadata ManagerFree
Latest Version
0.9.1Customize Posts
Custom Metadata Manager0.7.1
Rating Breakdown
Customize Posts
4.7/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
11%
3
11%
2
0%
1
0%
Custom Metadata Manager
4.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
20%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Customize Posts Reviews
by Flora Reda
Very useful for me !
This plugin saves my time and I think this plugin is very useful for customizing content posting!
by Angel
👍
It works great
by claudiodserra
i like it
not great but cool
Custom Metadata Manager Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Customize Posts or Custom Metadata Manager more popular?
Customize Posts has 1.0K+ active installations while Custom Metadata Manager has 800. Customize Posts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Customize Posts or Custom Metadata Manager?
Customize Posts has a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Custom Metadata Manager has a 4.4/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Customize Posts and Custom Metadata Manager free?
Customize Posts is free and Custom Metadata Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Customize Posts or Custom Metadata Manager?
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?
Customize Posts was last updated 8 years ago and Custom Metadata Manager was last updated 13 years ago.
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