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Pen vs Custom Metadata Manager (2026)

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

Pen

Pen

5(6)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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VS
Custom Metadata Manager

Custom Metadata Manager

4.4(5)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pen has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pen has accumulated 68K+ total downloads while Custom Metadata Manager has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Pen
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Custom Metadata Manager4.4/5
Total Reviews
6Pen
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Custom Metadata Manager5
Active Installs
2.0K+Pen
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Custom Metadata Manager800
Total Downloads
68K+Pen
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Custom Metadata Manager16K+
Support Resolution
N/APen
Custom Metadata ManagerN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoPen
◄
Custom Metadata Manager13 years ago
First Released
2019Pen
Custom Metadata Manager2010
Age
7 yearsPen
Custom Metadata Manager16 years
WP Requires
4.8+Pen
Custom Metadata Manager3.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Pen
Custom Metadata Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreePen
Custom Metadata ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.1.7Pen
Custom Metadata Manager0.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Pen

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Custom Metadata Manager

4.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
20%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Pen Reviews

by aboumosayyeb

حرف نداری

هر چی بگم کمه

by chiachatter

Solved a BIG Problem!

When I first was setting up my website I was so confused by themes and codes and how-to videos and articles, I finally gave up for a couple of weeks in sheer frustration. Then I decided to try again,

by Alan Kabeš

Perfect theme and incredible helpdesk support!!! I’m really happy!

If you want the best service, so try this! Really great Plugin with many color combinations and font settings. And if you don’t have enough, you can set everything according to your wishes! And if you

Custom Metadata Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pen or Custom Metadata Manager more popular?
Pen has 2.0K+ active installations while Custom Metadata Manager has 800. Pen is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pen or Custom Metadata Manager?
Pen has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Custom Metadata Manager has a 4.4/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Pen and Custom Metadata Manager free?
Pen is free and Custom Metadata Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pen or Custom Metadata Manager?
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?
Pen was last updated 8 months ago and Custom Metadata Manager was last updated 13 years ago.

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