MetalpriceAPI vs FLEX Gold (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, MetalpriceAPI has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. MetalpriceAPI has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while FLEX Gold has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MetalpriceAPI | FLEX Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Age | 4 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.7 | 2.7.10 |
Rating
4.3/5MetalpriceAPI
◄FLEX GoldN/A
Total Reviews
3MetalpriceAPI
◄FLEX Gold0
Active Installs
500MetalpriceAPI
◄FLEX Gold10
Total Downloads
22K+MetalpriceAPI
◄FLEX Gold1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AMetalpriceAPI
FLEX GoldN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoMetalpriceAPI
◄FLEX Gold4 years ago
First Released
2022MetalpriceAPI
FLEX Gold2021
Age
4 yearsMetalpriceAPI
FLEX Gold5 years
WP Requires
5.0+MetalpriceAPI
FLEX Gold5.2+
PHP Requires
false+MetalpriceAPI
FLEX Gold7.0+
Business Model
FreeMetalpriceAPI
FLEX GoldFree
Latest Version
1.1.7MetalpriceAPI
FLEX Gold2.7.10
Rating Breakdown
MetalpriceAPI
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
FLEX Gold
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MetalpriceAPI or FLEX Gold more popular?
MetalpriceAPI has 500 active installations while FLEX Gold has 10. MetalpriceAPI is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MetalpriceAPI or FLEX Gold?
MetalpriceAPI has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews, while FLEX Gold has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are MetalpriceAPI and FLEX Gold free?
MetalpriceAPI is free and FLEX Gold is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MetalpriceAPI or FLEX Gold?
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?
MetalpriceAPI was last updated 1 month ago and FLEX Gold was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.