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Pure Metafields vs Post Meta Data Manager (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 Data Manager

Post Meta Data Manager

5(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
View Post Meta Data Manager

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Meta Data Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) while Pure Metafields leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pure Metafields has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Post Meta Data Manager has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Pure Metafields
►
Post Meta Data Manager5/5
Total Reviews
6Pure Metafields
►
Post Meta Data Manager15
Active Installs
10K+Pure Metafields
◄
Post Meta Data Manager1.0K+
Total Downloads
65K+Pure Metafields
◄
Post Meta Data Manager20K+
Support Resolution
N/APure Metafields
Post Meta Data ManagerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPure Metafields
►
Post Meta Data ManagerYesterday
First Released
2023Pure Metafields
Post Meta Data Manager2021
Age
3 yearsPure Metafields
Post Meta Data Manager5 years
WP Requires
5.6+Pure Metafields
Post Meta Data Manager6.0.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Pure Metafields
Post Meta Data Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreePure Metafields
Post Meta Data ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.4.8Pure Metafields
Post Meta Data Manager1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Pure Metafields

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

Post Meta Data Manager

5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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 Data Manager Reviews

by xdividr

Useful and recommended

For development, this has come in quite handy for quickly finding meta keys and values on a particular post type. It is simple and straightforward. I can think of only two things that would make th

by nsfcom

very useful , just what I needed

very useful , just what I needed

by manos2000

Perfect!

Perfect plugin to find meta_keys from old not used plugins and remove

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Metafields or Post Meta Data Manager more popular?
Pure Metafields has 10K+ active installations while Post Meta Data Manager has 1.0K+. Pure Metafields is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pure Metafields or Post Meta Data Manager?
Pure Metafields has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Post Meta Data Manager has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Pure Metafields and Post Meta Data Manager free?
Pure Metafields is free and Post Meta Data Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pure Metafields or Post Meta Data 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?
Pure Metafields was last updated 2 months ago and Post Meta Data Manager was last updated Yesterday.

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