Meta Box vs Themify Event Post (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 5 days ago
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VS
Themify Event Post

Themify Event Post

5(2)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Themify Event Post has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Meta Box leads in active installations (500K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Themify Event Post has 85K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
Themify Event Post5/5
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
Themify Event Post2
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
Themify Event Post3.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
Themify Event Post85K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
Themify Event PostN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoMeta Box
Themify Event Post1 month ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
Themify Event Post2018
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
Themify Event Post8 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
Themify Event Post5.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
Themify Event Post7.2+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
Themify Event PostFree
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
Themify Event Post1.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

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

Themify Event Post

5/5(2 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

Themify Event Post Reviews

by nimmalareddy

Works fine out of the box

Basic functionality built in for routine usage for any event based website. Schema is updated (Just missing a few things on Offers/validFrom/Stock/Performer, which are optional)

by iamlogik83

It’s about time

I’m a dedicated Themify user and I’ve been looking for a calendar for my future events over the past 2 weeks. I wish they let me know about it. Themify has the best support. Anytime there’s a problem,

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or Themify Event Post more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while Themify Event Post has 3.0K+. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or Themify Event Post?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while Themify Event Post has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Meta Box and Themify Event Post free?
Meta Box is free and Themify Event Post is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or Themify Event Post?
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 5 days ago and Themify Event Post was last updated 1 month ago.

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