CMB2 vs DRegister (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. CMB2 has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while DRegister has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CMB2 | DRegister | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 91 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Age | 12 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8.0+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.11.0 | 1.3 |
Rating
5/5CMB2
◄DRegisterN/A
Total Reviews
91CMB2
◄DRegister0
Active Installs
300K+CMB2
◄DRegister10
Total Downloads
5.0M+CMB2
◄DRegister10K+
Support Resolution
0%CMB2
DRegisterN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCMB2
◄DRegister17 years ago
First Released
2014CMB2
DRegister2009
Age
12 yearsCMB2
DRegister17 years
WP Requires
3.8.0+CMB2
DRegister2.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+CMB2
DRegisterfalse+
Business Model
FreeCMB2
DRegisterFree
Latest Version
2.11.0CMB2
DRegister1.3
Rating Breakdown
CMB2
5/5(91 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
DRegister
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
DRegister Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMB2 or DRegister more popular?
CMB2 has 300K+ active installations while DRegister has 10. CMB2 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CMB2 or DRegister?
CMB2 has a 5/5 rating from 91 reviews, while DRegister has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are CMB2 and DRegister free?
CMB2 is free and DRegister is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CMB2 or DRegister?
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 DRegister was last updated 17 years ago.
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