Meta Box vs Dynamic Post Types Manager (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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Dynamic Post Types Manager

Dynamic Post Types Manager

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dynamic Post Types Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Meta Box leads in active installations (500K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Dynamic Post Types Manager has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager5/5
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager1
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager0
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager1.4K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types ManagerN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoMeta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager1 year ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager2024
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager2 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager7.4+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
Dynamic Post Types ManagerFree
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
Dynamic Post Types Manager1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

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

Dynamic Post Types Manager

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

Dynamic Post Types Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or Dynamic Post Types Manager more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while Dynamic Post Types Manager has 0. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or Dynamic Post Types Manager?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while Dynamic Post Types Manager has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Meta Box and Dynamic Post Types Manager free?
Meta Box is free and Dynamic Post Types Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or Dynamic Post Types Manager?
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 Dynamic Post Types Manager was last updated 1 year ago.

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