Custom Metadata Manager vs User Profile Tabs (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Custom Metadata Manager
4.4(5)
800 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, User Profile Tabs has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Custom Metadata Manager leads in active installations (800 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Metadata Manager has accumulated 16K+ total downloads while User Profile Tabs has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Metadata Manager | User Profile Tabs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 16K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 5 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2022 | |
| Age | 16 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.7.1 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
4.4/5Custom Metadata Manager
►User Profile Tabs5/5
Total Reviews
5Custom Metadata Manager
◄User Profile Tabs2
Active Installs
800Custom Metadata Manager
◄User Profile Tabs30
Total Downloads
16K+Custom Metadata Manager
◄User Profile Tabs1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Metadata Manager
User Profile TabsN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoCustom Metadata Manager
►User Profile Tabs5 months ago
First Released
2010Custom Metadata Manager
User Profile Tabs2022
Age
16 yearsCustom Metadata Manager
User Profile Tabs4 years
WP Requires
3.3+Custom Metadata Manager
User Profile Tabs5.8+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Metadata Manager
User Profile Tabs5.4+
Business Model
FreeCustom Metadata Manager
User Profile TabsFree
Latest Version
0.7.1Custom Metadata Manager
User Profile Tabs1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Custom Metadata Manager
4.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
20%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%
User Profile Tabs
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Metadata Manager or User Profile Tabs more popular?
Custom Metadata Manager has 800 active installations while User Profile Tabs has 30. Custom Metadata Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Metadata Manager or User Profile Tabs?
Custom Metadata Manager has a 4.4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while User Profile Tabs has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Custom Metadata Manager and User Profile Tabs free?
Custom Metadata Manager is free and User Profile Tabs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Metadata Manager or User Profile Tabs?
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?
Custom Metadata Manager was last updated 13 years ago and User Profile Tabs was last updated 5 months ago.
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