Post Meta Inspector vs After Content (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, Post Meta Inspector has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Meta Inspector has accumulated 138K+ total downloads while After Content has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Post Meta Inspector | After Content | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 138K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Age | 14 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.1 | 1.5 |
Rating
4.8/5Post Meta Inspector
◄After Content1/5
Total Reviews
10Post Meta Inspector
◄After Content1
Active Installs
3.0K+Post Meta Inspector
◄After Content10
Total Downloads
138K+Post Meta Inspector
◄After Content2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Meta Inspector
After ContentN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoPost Meta Inspector
◄After Content12 years ago
First Released
2012Post Meta Inspector
After Content2014
Age
14 yearsPost Meta Inspector
After Content12 years
WP Requires
3.1+Post Meta Inspector
After Content3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Post Meta Inspector
After Contentfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Meta Inspector
After ContentFree
Latest Version
1.1.1Post Meta Inspector
After Content1.5
Rating Breakdown
Post Meta Inspector
4.8/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
After Content
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Post Meta Inspector Reviews
by Jon
Very useful
Great plugin that really makes it easy to see all of the custom fields in a post or custom post type. Very conveniently displayed at the bottom of the post edit admin screen.
by saddamcrr7
Very Useful
A lifesaver plugin for developer
by Dave Navarro, Jr.
A life saver as a developer
Just wish it had an option to display the normal POST data,
After Content Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Post Meta Inspector or After Content more popular?
Post Meta Inspector has 3.0K+ active installations while After Content has 10. Post Meta Inspector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Meta Inspector or After Content?
Post Meta Inspector has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews, while After Content has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Post Meta Inspector and After Content free?
Post Meta Inspector is free and After Content is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Meta Inspector or After Content?
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?
Post Meta Inspector was last updated 9 years ago and After Content was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.