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Pure Metafields vs Post Meta Inspector (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 Inspector

Post Meta Inspector

4.8(10)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Post Meta Inspector

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Meta Inspector has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 10 reviews) while Pure Metafields leads in active installations (10K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pure Metafields has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Post Meta Inspector has 138K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Pure Metafields
►
Post Meta Inspector4.8/5
Total Reviews
6Pure Metafields
►
Post Meta Inspector10
Active Installs
10K+Pure Metafields
◄
Post Meta Inspector3.0K+
Total Downloads
65K+Pure Metafields
►
Post Meta Inspector138K+
Support Resolution
N/APure Metafields
Post Meta InspectorN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPure Metafields
◄
Post Meta Inspector9 years ago
First Released
2023Pure Metafields
Post Meta Inspector2012
Age
3 yearsPure Metafields
Post Meta Inspector14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Pure Metafields
Post Meta Inspector3.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Pure Metafields
Post Meta Inspectorfalse+
Business Model
FreePure Metafields
Post Meta InspectorFree
Latest Version
1.4.8Pure Metafields
Post Meta Inspector1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Pure Metafields

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

Post Meta Inspector

4.8/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
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 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,

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Metafields or Post Meta Inspector more popular?
Pure Metafields has 10K+ active installations while Post Meta Inspector has 3.0K+. Pure Metafields is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pure Metafields or Post Meta Inspector?
Pure Metafields has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Post Meta Inspector has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Pure Metafields and Post Meta Inspector free?
Pure Metafields is free and Post Meta Inspector is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pure Metafields or Post Meta Inspector?
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 Inspector was last updated 9 years ago.

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