MetalpriceAPI vs Gold Price Live (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, MetalpriceAPI has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. MetalpriceAPI has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Gold Price Live has 13K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MetalpriceAPI | Gold Price Live | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 2.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ► | 8 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 13K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2012 | |
| Age | 4 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.7 | 20.20 |
Rating
4.3/5MetalpriceAPI
◄Gold Price Live2.5/5
Total Reviews
3MetalpriceAPI
►Gold Price Live8
Active Installs
500MetalpriceAPI
◄Gold Price Live300
Total Downloads
22K+MetalpriceAPI
◄Gold Price Live13K+
Support Resolution
N/AMetalpriceAPI
Gold Price LiveN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoMetalpriceAPI
◄Gold Price Live6 years ago
First Released
2022MetalpriceAPI
Gold Price Live2012
Age
4 yearsMetalpriceAPI
Gold Price Live14 years
WP Requires
5.0+MetalpriceAPI
Gold Price Live2.0+
PHP Requires
false+MetalpriceAPI
Gold Price Livefalse+
Business Model
FreeMetalpriceAPI
Gold Price LiveFree
Latest Version
1.1.7MetalpriceAPI
Gold Price Live20.20
Rating Breakdown
MetalpriceAPI
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Gold Price Live
2.5/5(8 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
13%
2
25%
1
38%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MetalpriceAPI or Gold Price Live more popular?
MetalpriceAPI has 500 active installations while Gold Price Live has 300. MetalpriceAPI is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MetalpriceAPI or Gold Price Live?
MetalpriceAPI has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Gold Price Live has a 2.5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are MetalpriceAPI and Gold Price Live free?
MetalpriceAPI is free and Gold Price Live is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MetalpriceAPI or Gold Price Live?
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?
MetalpriceAPI was last updated 1 month ago and Gold Price Live was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.