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Head Meta Data vs Pen (2026)

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

Head Meta Data

Head Meta Data

4.8(19)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Head Meta Data
VS
Pen

Pen

5(6)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View Pen

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pen has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Head Meta Data leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Head Meta Data has accumulated 469K+ total downloads while Pen has 68K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Head Meta Data
►
Pen5/5
Total Reviews
19Head Meta Data
◄
Pen6
Active Installs
10K+Head Meta Data
◄
Pen2.0K+
Total Downloads
469K+Head Meta Data
◄
Pen68K+
Support Resolution
N/AHead Meta Data
PenN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoHead Meta Data
◄
Pen8 months ago
First Released
2012Head Meta Data
Pen2019
Age
14 yearsHead Meta Data
Pen7 years
WP Requires
4.7+Head Meta Data
Pen4.8+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Head Meta Data
Pen5.6+
Business Model
FreeHead Meta Data
PenFree
Latest Version
20260209Head Meta Data
Pen1.1.7

Rating Breakdown

Head Meta Data

4.8/5(19 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Pen

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Head Meta Data Reviews

by LSBK

Very helpful!

It helped me handling all meta data in an easy way.

by jhoujhou

Top

You did a great job

by Rod Mitchell

page title for home page?

Hi there just installed your plugin and wonder if someone can help me. I’m running the wp 2021 theme and it won’t let me create a header for my home page. I don’t mean the site title, I mean header fo

Pen Reviews

by aboumosayyeb

حرف نداری

هر چی بگم کمه

by chiachatter

Solved a BIG Problem!

When I first was setting up my website I was so confused by themes and codes and how-to videos and articles, I finally gave up for a couple of weeks in sheer frustration. Then I decided to try again,

by Alan Kabeš

Perfect theme and incredible helpdesk support!!! I’m really happy!

If you want the best service, so try this! Really great Plugin with many color combinations and font settings. And if you don’t have enough, you can set everything according to your wishes! And if you

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Head Meta Data or Pen more popular?
Head Meta Data has 10K+ active installations while Pen has 2.0K+. Head Meta Data is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Head Meta Data or Pen?
Head Meta Data has a 4.8/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Pen has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Head Meta Data and Pen free?
Head Meta Data is free and Pen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Head Meta Data or Pen?
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?
Head Meta Data was last updated 1 week ago and Pen was last updated 8 months ago.

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