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Head Meta Data vs WP Strip Image Metadata (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
WP Strip Image Metadata

WP Strip Image Metadata

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View WP Strip Image Metadata

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Strip Image Metadata has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Head Meta Data leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Head Meta Data has accumulated 469K+ total downloads while WP Strip Image Metadata has 3.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Head Meta Data
►
WP Strip Image Metadata5/5
Total Reviews
19Head Meta Data
◄
WP Strip Image Metadata3
Active Installs
10K+Head Meta Data
◄
WP Strip Image Metadata1.0K+
Total Downloads
469K+Head Meta Data
◄
WP Strip Image Metadata3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AHead Meta Data
WP Strip Image MetadataN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoHead Meta Data
◄
WP Strip Image Metadata3 years ago
First Released
2012Head Meta Data
WP Strip Image Metadata2022
Age
14 yearsHead Meta Data
WP Strip Image Metadata4 years
WP Requires
4.7+Head Meta Data
WP Strip Image Metadata5.9+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Head Meta Data
WP Strip Image Metadata7.4+
Business Model
FreeHead Meta Data
WP Strip Image MetadataFree
Latest Version
20260209Head Meta Data
WP Strip Image Metadata1.0

Rating Breakdown

Head Meta Data

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

WP Strip Image Metadata

5/5(3 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

WP Strip Image Metadata Reviews

by Stanislav Khromov

Great plugin

Excellent plugin, simple and to the point. Confirmed it works perfectly via the “Edit more details” link when viewing an image in the media gallery.

by ernst A

Works as it should

Simple but most effective. Removes the exif and meta data from images in the native image folder. 1 issue I came across that -scaled images block the plugin from functioning so with batch removal make

by muhmentz

Awesome work

Hi, Great work you’ve done with this plugin. Perfect timing considering the privacy concerns of our world today. I’d like to kindly ask you to add the ability to remove “description” of uploaded imag

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Head Meta Data or WP Strip Image Metadata more popular?
Head Meta Data has 10K+ active installations while WP Strip Image Metadata has 1.0K+. Head Meta Data is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Head Meta Data or WP Strip Image Metadata?
Head Meta Data has a 4.8/5 rating from 19 reviews, while WP Strip Image Metadata has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Head Meta Data and WP Strip Image Metadata free?
Head Meta Data is free and WP Strip Image Metadata is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Head Meta Data or WP Strip Image 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?
Head Meta Data was last updated 1 week ago and WP Strip Image Metadata was last updated 3 years ago.

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