CMB2 vs Guten Free Options (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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. CMB2 has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Guten Free Options has 5.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CMB2 | Guten Free Options | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 91 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 5.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Age | 12 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8.0+ | 4.9.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.11.0 | 0.9.7 |
Rating
5/5CMB2
Guten Free Options5/5
Total Reviews
91CMB2
◄Guten Free Options3
Active Installs
300K+CMB2
◄Guten Free Options200
Total Downloads
5.0M+CMB2
◄Guten Free Options5.1K+
Support Resolution
0%CMB2
Guten Free OptionsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCMB2
►Guten Free Options9 months ago
First Released
2014CMB2
Guten Free Options2018
Age
12 yearsCMB2
Guten Free Options8 years
WP Requires
3.8.0+CMB2
Guten Free Options4.9.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+CMB2
Guten Free Options5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeCMB2
Guten Free OptionsFree
Latest Version
2.11.0CMB2
Guten Free Options0.9.7
Rating Breakdown
CMB2
5/5(91 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Guten Free Options
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
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
Guten Free Options Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMB2 or Guten Free Options more popular?
CMB2 has 300K+ active installations while Guten Free Options has 200. CMB2 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CMB2 or Guten Free Options?
CMB2 has a 5/5 rating from 91 reviews, while Guten Free Options has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are CMB2 and Guten Free Options free?
CMB2 is free and Guten Free Options is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CMB2 or Guten Free Options?
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 Guten Free Options was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.