Meta pixel for WordPress vs Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager (2026)

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

Meta pixel for WordPress

Meta pixel for WordPress

2.7(164)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Meta pixel for WordPress
VS
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager

Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager

3.9(40)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 40 reviews) while Meta pixel for WordPress leads in active installations (400K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta pixel for WordPress has accumulated 10M+ total downloads while Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager has 1.3M+. Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 83%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager3.9/5
Total Reviews
164Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager40
Active Installs
400K+Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager40K+
Total Downloads
10M+Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager1.3M+
Support Resolution
83%Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager100%
Last Updated
1 week agoMeta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager2 months ago
First Released
2018Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager2014
Age
8 yearsMeta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager12 years
WP Requires
5.7+Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeMeta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel ManagerFree
Latest Version
5.0.0Meta pixel for WordPress
Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager3.3.0

Rating Breakdown

Meta pixel for WordPress

2.7/5(164 reviews)
5
37%
4
4%
3
2%
2
7%
1
51%

Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager

3.9/5(40 reviews)
5
68%
4
5%
3
0%
2
8%
1
20%

Recent Reviews

Meta pixel for WordPress Reviews

by mithoog

Plugin full of errors

Worse plugin ever. Not working. No error displayed. Just “Connection Pending”

by iamsakyibright

Just trying out

Just trying out I will come and give full review when I enjoyed using it This topic was modified 3 months ago by iamsakyibright.

by ronnycbo

Erros frequentes

Apesar de desempenhar bem seu objetivo principal, quase diariamente ocorrem erros que levam o WordPress a disparar e-mails de alerta para os desenvolvedores.

Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager Reviews

by shayt

Pixel Cat Review

I’ve been using Pixel Cat on my WordPress site to manage my Facebook tracking setup, and it’s been an excellent experience. The plugin makes it incredibly easy to set up and manage both the Facebook P

by leodefaveri

Wow! Excellent!

Very simple to configure, including custom events. It works perfectly marking all the events I need for my e-commerce. Amazing plugin! Excellent work! Ps. If it didn’t work for you, you certainly d

by sonicavatar

Doesn’t offer basic custom event configurations

Poor plugin, doesn’t work, and advertisements everywhere even after pro. Can’t even test product without buying as Lite doesn’t support ANY level of custom setup. Only way to test is to buy premium. T

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta pixel for WordPress or Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager more popular?
Meta pixel for WordPress has 400K+ active installations while Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager has 40K+. Meta pixel for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta pixel for WordPress or Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager?
Meta pixel for WordPress has a 2.7/5 rating from 164 reviews, while Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager has a 3.9/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Are Meta pixel for WordPress and Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager free?
Meta pixel for WordPress is free and Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta pixel for WordPress or Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager?
As of April 2026, Meta pixel for WordPress has a 83% support resolution rate while Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Meta pixel for WordPress was last updated 1 week ago and Pixel Cat – Conversion Pixel Manager was last updated 2 months ago.

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