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Meta Box vs Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… (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
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…

Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Meta Box has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 162 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… has 187.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
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Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…N/A
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
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Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…0
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
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Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…0
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
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Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…187
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…N/A
Last Updated
5 days agoMeta Box
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Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…2 weeks ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…2026
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…1 month
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…7.4+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…Free
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

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

Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… has 0. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Meta Box and Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… free?
Meta Box is free and Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or Native Custom Fields – Custom Content…?
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 Native Custom Fields – Custom Content… was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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