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Pure Metafields vs Post Meta (2026)

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

Pure Metafields

Pure Metafields

4.3(6)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Pure Metafields
VS
Post Meta

Post Meta

3.9(7)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Post Meta

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pure Metafields has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pure Metafields has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Post Meta has 18K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Pure Metafields
◄
Post Meta3.9/5
Total Reviews
6Pure Metafields
►
Post Meta7
Active Installs
10K+Pure Metafields
◄
Post Meta100
Total Downloads
65K+Pure Metafields
◄
Post Meta18K+
Support Resolution
N/APure Metafields
Post MetaN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPure Metafields
◄
Post Meta1 year ago
First Released
2023Pure Metafields
Post Meta2012
Age
3 yearsPure Metafields
Post Meta14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Pure Metafields
Post Meta6.6+
PHP Requires
8.0+Pure Metafields
Post Meta7.4+
Business Model
FreePure Metafields
Post MetaFree
Latest Version
1.4.8Pure Metafields
Post Meta1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Pure Metafields

4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

Post Meta

3.9/5(7 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%

Recent Reviews

Pure Metafields Reviews

by Suhag Ahmed

Best Features

The Pure Metafields plugin significantly enhances efficiency by saving valuable time.

by rana271199

Fantastic Plugin – Easy, Fast, and Super Helpful!

Fantastic Plugin – Easy, Fast, and Super Helpful! Pure Metafields is an amazing plugin! It has made my workflow much easier and faster. Everything is well-organized, simple to understand, and very

by Yasin Sarkar

Super Easy and Lightweight

It’s super easy to use and incredibly lightweight

Post Meta Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Metafields or Post Meta more popular?
Pure Metafields has 10K+ active installations while Post Meta has 100. Pure Metafields is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pure Metafields or Post Meta?
Pure Metafields has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Post Meta has a 3.9/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Pure Metafields and Post Meta free?
Pure Metafields is free and Post Meta is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pure Metafields or Post Meta?
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?
Pure Metafields was last updated 2 months ago and Post Meta was last updated 1 year ago.

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