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Meta Tag Manager vs Create Meta Tags (2026)

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

Meta Tag Manager

Meta Tag Manager

4.8(80)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Meta Tag Manager
VS
Create Meta Tags

Create Meta Tags

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Create Meta Tags

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Meta Tag Manager has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 80 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Tag Manager has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Create Meta Tags has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Tag Manager
◄
Create Meta TagsN/A
Total Reviews
80Meta Tag Manager
◄
Create Meta Tags0
Active Installs
70K+Meta Tag Manager
◄
Create Meta Tags10
Total Downloads
1.1M+Meta Tag Manager
◄
Create Meta Tags1.6K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Tag Manager
Create Meta TagsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMeta Tag Manager
◄
Create Meta Tags9 years ago
First Released
2009Meta Tag Manager
Create Meta Tags2016
Age
17 yearsMeta Tag Manager
Create Meta Tags10 years
WP Requires
3.6+Meta Tag Manager
Create Meta Tags4.6.1+
PHP Requires
false+Meta Tag Manager
Create Meta Tagsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMeta Tag Manager
Create Meta TagsFree
Latest Version
3.3Meta Tag Manager
Create Meta Tags0.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Meta Tag Manager

4.8/5(80 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Create Meta Tags

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

Recent Reviews

Meta Tag Manager Reviews

by bouia

Amazing plugin!

Amazing plugin, use it everywhere. One small type that’s important:<meta name=”og:type” content=”webssite” /> <- webssite

by chneb

Awesome and free, one of my favorites

Simple to use, lightweight and it’s totaly free ! I totally recommend as it’s one of my favorite rare gems in the WordPress extensions store

by finty57

Meta tag manager

I have used meta tag manager for many years. It definitely helps a lot in the search engine rankings. Great plug in.

Create Meta Tags Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Tag Manager or Create Meta Tags more popular?
Meta Tag Manager has 70K+ active installations while Create Meta Tags has 10. Meta Tag Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Tag Manager or Create Meta Tags?
Meta Tag Manager has a 4.8/5 rating from 80 reviews, while Create Meta Tags has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Meta Tag Manager and Create Meta Tags free?
Meta Tag Manager is free and Create Meta Tags is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Tag Manager or Create Meta Tags?
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 Tag Manager was last updated 4 months ago and Create Meta Tags was last updated 9 years ago.

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