CMB2 vs Override Comment Options (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, CMB2 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 91 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. CMB2 has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Override Comment Options has 7.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CMB2 | Override Comment Options | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 91 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 7.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8.0+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6.20+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.11.0 | 2.8 |
Rating
5/5CMB2
◄Override Comment OptionsN/A
Total Reviews
91CMB2
◄Override Comment Options0
Active Installs
300K+CMB2
◄Override Comment Options10
Total Downloads
5.0M+CMB2
◄Override Comment Options7.2K+
Support Resolution
0%CMB2
Override Comment OptionsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCMB2
►Override Comment Options1 week ago
First Released
2014CMB2
Override Comment Options2019
Age
12 yearsCMB2
Override Comment Options7 years
WP Requires
3.8.0+CMB2
Override Comment Options4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+CMB2
Override Comment Options5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeCMB2
Override Comment OptionsFree
Latest Version
2.11.0CMB2
Override Comment Options2.8
Rating Breakdown
CMB2
5/5(91 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Override Comment Options
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
CMB2 Reviews
by suiramus
Super useful!
Thank you for your hard work!One of the best plugin for developers. Simple and effective.
by paknejad
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
by Aditya Thok
Powerfull
Powerfull, Simple and Clean
Override Comment Options Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMB2 or Override Comment Options more popular?
CMB2 has 300K+ active installations while Override Comment Options has 10. CMB2 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CMB2 or Override Comment Options?
CMB2 has a 5/5 rating from 91 reviews, while Override Comment Options has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are CMB2 and Override Comment Options free?
CMB2 is free and Override Comment Options is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CMB2 or Override Comment Options?
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?
CMB2 was last updated 2 years ago and Override Comment Options was last updated 1 week ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.