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Meta Box vs MB Text Limiter (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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VS
MB Text Limiter

MB Text Limiter

0(0)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months 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 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while MB Text Limiter has 15K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
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MB Text LimiterN/A
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
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MB Text Limiter0
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
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MB Text Limiter400
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
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MB Text Limiter15K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
MB Text LimiterN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoMeta Box
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MB Text Limiter4 months ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
MB Text Limiter2015
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
MB Text Limiter11 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
MB Text Limiter5.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
MB Text Limiterfalse+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
MB Text LimiterFree
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
MB Text Limiter1.2.7

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

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

MB Text Limiter

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

MB Text Limiter Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or MB Text Limiter more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while MB Text Limiter has 400. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or MB Text Limiter?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while MB Text Limiter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Meta Box and MB Text Limiter free?
Meta Box is free and MB Text Limiter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or MB Text Limiter?
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 MB Text Limiter was last updated 4 months ago.

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