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Essential Content Types vs JSM Show Post Metadata (2026)

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

Essential Content Types

Essential Content Types

3(2)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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JSM Show Post Metadata

JSM Show Post Metadata

5(12)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JSM Show Post Metadata has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) while Essential Content Types leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Essential Content Types has accumulated 880K+ total downloads while JSM Show Post Metadata has 251K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Essential Content Types
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JSM Show Post Metadata5/5
Total Reviews
2Essential Content Types
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JSM Show Post Metadata12
Active Installs
20K+Essential Content Types
◄
JSM Show Post Metadata10K+
Total Downloads
880K+Essential Content Types
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JSM Show Post Metadata251K+
Support Resolution
N/AEssential Content Types
JSM Show Post MetadataN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoEssential Content Types
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JSM Show Post Metadata1 week ago
First Released
2017Essential Content Types
JSM Show Post Metadata2016
Age
9 yearsEssential Content Types
JSM Show Post Metadata10 years
WP Requires
5.9+Essential Content Types
JSM Show Post Metadata6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Essential Content Types
JSM Show Post Metadata7.4.33+
Business Model
FreeEssential Content Types
JSM Show Post MetadataFree
Latest Version
2.3Essential Content Types
JSM Show Post Metadata4.8.0

Rating Breakdown

Essential Content Types

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

JSM Show Post Metadata

5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Essential Content Types Reviews

by wprocket

Simple and Easy Plugin

I used this plugin to showcase my Portfolio which is really nice. I was searching for way to show my Portfolio as separate form post as when I use category “Portfolio” and use it as post, it also show

by paddington63

portfolio in essential content crashes

The portfolio part of this plug-in crashes the editor. Tried to contact support but no reply. There are some nice features but the portfolio part was my reasson to install and now the same reasson to

JSM Show Post Metadata Reviews

by Roice

Thanks a lot for this great plugin!

This plugin is incredibly helpful when converting and managing legacy websites, especially for uncovering all kinds of hidden metadata – even the obscure ones.

by Mustafiz Munna

Very handy when I work on post types

Very handy and usefull when I work on post types

by trofimartya1

Awesome

Easy to use, my top 1 for post meta analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essential Content Types or JSM Show Post Metadata more popular?
Essential Content Types has 20K+ active installations while JSM Show Post Metadata has 10K+. Essential Content Types is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Essential Content Types or JSM Show Post Metadata?
Essential Content Types has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while JSM Show Post Metadata has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Essential Content Types and JSM Show Post Metadata free?
Essential Content Types is free and JSM Show Post Metadata is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Essential Content Types or JSM Show Post Metadata?
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?
Essential Content Types was last updated 10 months ago and JSM Show Post Metadata was last updated 1 week ago.

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