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Pure Metafields vs Sam Reading Time (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
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Sam Reading Time

Sam Reading Time

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Sam Reading Time has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Pure Metafields leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pure Metafields has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Sam Reading Time has 502.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Pure Metafields
►
Sam Reading Time5/5
Total Reviews
6Pure Metafields
◄
Sam Reading Time1
Active Installs
10K+Pure Metafields
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Sam Reading Time10
Total Downloads
65K+Pure Metafields
◄
Sam Reading Time502
Support Resolution
N/APure Metafields
Sam Reading TimeN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPure Metafields
►
Sam Reading Time2 months ago
First Released
2023Pure Metafields
Sam Reading Time2025
Age
3 yearsPure Metafields
Sam Reading Time1 year
WP Requires
5.6+Pure Metafields
Sam Reading Time6.3+
PHP Requires
8.0+Pure Metafields
Sam Reading Time7.2+
Business Model
FreePure Metafields
Sam Reading TimeFree
Latest Version
1.4.8Pure Metafields
Sam Reading Time2.2

Rating Breakdown

Pure Metafields

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

Sam Reading Time

5/5(1 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

Sam Reading Time Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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