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Pure Metafields vs Simple Post Meta 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
Simple Post Meta Manager

Simple Post Meta Manager

5(1)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Simple Post Meta Manager

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Post Meta Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Pure Metafields leads in active installations (10K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pure Metafields has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Simple Post Meta Manager has 3.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Pure Metafields
►
Simple Post Meta Manager5/5
Total Reviews
6Pure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta Manager1
Active Installs
10K+Pure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta Manager40
Total Downloads
65K+Pure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta Manager3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/APure Metafields
Simple Post Meta ManagerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPure Metafields
◄
Simple Post Meta Manager10 years ago
First Released
2023Pure Metafields
Simple Post Meta Manager2013
Age
3 yearsPure Metafields
Simple Post Meta Manager13 years
WP Requires
5.6+Pure Metafields
Simple Post Meta Manager3.1.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Pure Metafields
Simple Post Meta Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreePure Metafields
Simple Post Meta ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.4.8Pure Metafields
Simple Post Meta Manager1.0.9

Rating Breakdown

Pure Metafields

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

Simple Post Meta Manager

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 Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Metafields or Simple Post Meta Manager more popular?
Pure Metafields has 10K+ active installations while Simple Post Meta Manager has 40. Pure Metafields is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pure Metafields or Simple Post Meta Manager?
Pure Metafields has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Simple Post Meta Manager has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Pure Metafields and Simple Post Meta Manager free?
Pure Metafields is free and Simple Post Meta Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pure Metafields or Simple Post Meta 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 Simple Post Meta Manager was last updated 10 years ago.

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