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Pure Metafields vs Simple 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
Simple Post Meta

Simple Post Meta

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Simple Post Meta

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Post Meta has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Pure Metafields leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pure Metafields has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Simple Post Meta has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Pure Metafields
►
Simple Post Meta5/5
Total Reviews
6Pure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta1
Active Installs
10K+Pure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta0
Total Downloads
65K+Pure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/APure Metafields
Simple Post MetaN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta8 years ago
First Released
2023Pure Metafields
Simple Post Meta2017
Age
3 yearsPure Metafields
Simple Post Meta9 years
WP Requires
5.6+Pure Metafields
Simple Post Meta3.8+
PHP Requires
8.0+Pure Metafields
Simple Post Metafalse+
Business Model
FreePure Metafields
Simple Post MetaFree
Latest Version
1.4.8Pure Metafields
Simple Post Meta1.0

Rating Breakdown

Pure Metafields

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

Simple Post Meta

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

Simple Post Meta Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Metafields or Simple Post Meta more popular?
Pure Metafields has 10K+ active installations while Simple Post Meta has 0. Pure Metafields is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pure Metafields or Simple Post Meta?
Pure Metafields has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Simple Post Meta has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Pure Metafields and Simple Post Meta free?
Pure Metafields is free and Simple Post Meta is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pure Metafields or Simple 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 Simple Post Meta was last updated 8 years ago.

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