NodeInfo(2) vs host-meta (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, NodeInfo(2) has a higher user rating (4/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. NodeInfo(2) has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while host-meta has 8.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | NodeInfo(2) | host-meta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 8.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2010 | |
| Age | 8 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 3.0.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.0 | 1.3.2 |
Rating
4/5NodeInfo(2)
◄host-metaN/A
Total Reviews
1NodeInfo(2)
◄host-meta0
Active Installs
1.0K+NodeInfo(2)
◄host-meta80
Total Downloads
18K+NodeInfo(2)
◄host-meta8.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ANodeInfo(2)
host-metaN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoNodeInfo(2)
◄host-meta3 months ago
First Released
2018NodeInfo(2)
host-meta2010
Age
8 yearsNodeInfo(2)
host-meta16 years
WP Requires
6.6+NodeInfo(2)
host-meta3.0.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+NodeInfo(2)
host-meta5.2+
Business Model
FreeNodeInfo(2)
host-metaFree
Latest Version
3.1.0NodeInfo(2)
host-meta1.3.2
Rating Breakdown
NodeInfo(2)
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
host-meta
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
NodeInfo(2) Reviews
by tabthorpe
Great app, no configuration required
This is a grep helper app to ActivityPub, it is a drop in and use app, no configuration is required.
host-meta Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NodeInfo(2) or host-meta more popular?
NodeInfo(2) has 1.0K+ active installations while host-meta has 80. NodeInfo(2) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — NodeInfo(2) or host-meta?
NodeInfo(2) has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews, while host-meta has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are NodeInfo(2) and host-meta free?
NodeInfo(2) is free and host-meta is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — NodeInfo(2) or host-meta?
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?
NodeInfo(2) was last updated 3 months ago and host-meta was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.