Display custom fields in the frontend… vs Custom & Recent Pages Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Display custom fields in the frontend…
5(8)
600 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
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Custom & Recent Pages Widget
5(2)
0 active installs
Free
Updated 6 months ago
View Custom & Recent Pages Widget Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Display custom fields in the frontend… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Display custom fields in the frontend… has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Custom & Recent Pages Widget has 297.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Display custom fields in the frontend… | Custom & Recent Pages Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 297 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2025 | |
| Age | 9 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 1.3 |
Rating
5/5Display custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages Widget5/5
Total Reviews
8Display custom fields in the frontend…
◄Custom & Recent Pages Widget2
Active Installs
600Display custom fields in the frontend…
◄Custom & Recent Pages Widget0
Total Downloads
13K+Display custom fields in the frontend…
◄Custom & Recent Pages Widget297
Support Resolution
N/ADisplay custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisplay custom fields in the frontend…
►Custom & Recent Pages Widget6 months ago
First Released
2017Display custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages Widget2025
Age
9 yearsDisplay custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages Widget1 year
WP Requires
4.1+Display custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages Widget5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Display custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages Widget7.2+
Business Model
FreeDisplay custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.3.0Display custom fields in the frontend…
Custom & Recent Pages Widget1.3
Rating Breakdown
Display custom fields in the frontend…
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Custom & Recent Pages Widget
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Display custom fields in the frontend… or Custom & Recent Pages Widget more popular?
Display custom fields in the frontend… has 600 active installations while Custom & Recent Pages Widget has 0. Display custom fields in the frontend… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Display custom fields in the frontend… or Custom & Recent Pages Widget?
Display custom fields in the frontend… has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Custom & Recent Pages Widget has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Display custom fields in the frontend… and Custom & Recent Pages Widget free?
Display custom fields in the frontend… is free and Custom & Recent Pages Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Display custom fields in the frontend… or Custom & Recent Pages Widget?
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?
Display custom fields in the frontend… was last updated 2 years ago and Custom & Recent Pages Widget was last updated 6 months ago.
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