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Meta Box vs Post Types Unlimited (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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Post Types Unlimited

Post Types Unlimited

5(9)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Types Unlimited has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Meta Box leads in active installations (500K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Post Types Unlimited has 143K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
►
Post Types Unlimited5/5
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
◄
Post Types Unlimited9
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
◄
Post Types Unlimited10K+
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
◄
Post Types Unlimited143K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
Post Types UnlimitedN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoMeta Box
◄
Post Types Unlimited10 months ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
Post Types Unlimited2019
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
Post Types Unlimited7 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
Post Types Unlimited5.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
Post Types Unlimited7.4+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
Post Types UnlimitedFree
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
Post Types Unlimited1.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

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

Post Types Unlimited

5/5(9 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

Post Types Unlimited Reviews

by Paul Bursnall

Superb Plugin

The gold standard of custom post type plugins. PTU is intuitive and easy to configure, works flawlessly with any theme, and follows the native WordPress UI. Where the plugin really shines though is wh

by Michael

Great Custom Post Plugin

I have found this custom post type plugin to be extrememly useful and easy to use. Goes well with the Total Theme (since it is from the same author) but also works well with other themes. This is a mu

by aggk

Excellent!

Very handy, does the job perfectly! Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or Post Types Unlimited more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while Post Types Unlimited has 10K+. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or Post Types Unlimited?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while Post Types Unlimited has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Meta Box and Post Types Unlimited free?
Meta Box is free and Post Types Unlimited is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or Post Types Unlimited?
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 Post Types Unlimited was last updated 10 months ago.

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