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Meta Box vs LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… (2026)

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

Meta Box

Meta Box

4.8(162)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 days ago
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LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…

LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…

0(0)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Meta Box has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 162 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
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LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…N/A
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
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LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…0
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
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LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…90
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
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LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…1.3K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…N/A
Last Updated
6 days agoMeta Box
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LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…1 year ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…2024
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…2 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…false+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…Free
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

4.8/5(162 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…

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

Recent Reviews

Meta Box Reviews

by jameshgordy

Does everything without taking much space

I love this as an alternative to ACF – it’s much more intuitive and takes a healthier modular approach; much more adaptable when working with various frameworks and much better gui for the non technic

by alamea

Best Performance and works with Breakdance Visual Builder

The performance is impressive, and the plugin is constantly maintained. It’s especially nice that it works seamlessly with Breakdance Visual Builder. Thanks to sample code from Metabox (thanks for the

by zentyx

Outstanding Plugin and Incredible Support!

MetaBox has been a game-changer for my WordPress development workflow. The usability is intuitive and highly functional — everything just makes sense and works seamlessly. What truly sets MetaBox

LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… has 90. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Meta Box and LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… free?
Meta Box is free and LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &…?
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?
Meta Box was last updated 6 days ago and LIQUID TOOLS – Simple Custom Fields &… was last updated 1 year ago.

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