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Rewrite Rules Inspector vs Post Meta Inspector (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Rewrite Rules Inspector

Rewrite Rules Inspector

5(26)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Rewrite Rules Inspector
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, Rewrite Rules Inspector has a higher user rating (5/5 from 26 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Rewrite Rules Inspector has accumulated 457K+ total downloads while Post Meta Inspector has 138K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Rewrite Rules Inspector
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Post Meta Inspector4.8/5
Total Reviews
26Rewrite Rules Inspector
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Post Meta Inspector10
Active Installs
10K+Rewrite Rules Inspector
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Post Meta Inspector3.0K+
Total Downloads
457K+Rewrite Rules Inspector
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Post Meta Inspector138K+
Support Resolution
N/ARewrite Rules Inspector
Post Meta InspectorN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoRewrite Rules Inspector
◄
Post Meta Inspector9 years ago
First Released
2012Rewrite Rules Inspector
Post Meta Inspector2012
Age
14 yearsRewrite Rules Inspector
Post Meta Inspector14 years
WP Requires
6.4+Rewrite Rules Inspector
Post Meta Inspector3.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Rewrite Rules Inspector
Post Meta Inspectorfalse+
Business Model
FreeRewrite Rules Inspector
Post Meta InspectorFree
Latest Version
1.6.0Rewrite Rules Inspector
Post Meta Inspector1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Rewrite Rules Inspector

5/5(26 reviews)
5
96%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Post Meta Inspector

4.8/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Rewrite Rules Inspector Reviews

by Roice

Genius tool for debugging redirect errors

Sometimes you get into a trap that logically leads nowhere and this plugin can help you find a way out of this vicious circle. Thanks.

by lflier

Time Saver

Whenever you change a custom post type, you must flush the rewrite rules. This plugin does in in a single click. Additionally it enables you to check your rewrite rules against your URLs to make sure

by shamank

Thank you!!

Thank you man, you saved me a lot of time!!

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 Rewrite Rules Inspector or Post Meta Inspector more popular?
Rewrite Rules Inspector has 10K+ active installations while Post Meta Inspector has 3.0K+. Rewrite Rules Inspector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Rewrite Rules Inspector or Post Meta Inspector?
Rewrite Rules Inspector has a 5/5 rating from 26 reviews, while Post Meta Inspector has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Rewrite Rules Inspector and Post Meta Inspector free?
Rewrite Rules Inspector is free and Post Meta Inspector is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Rewrite Rules Inspector 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?
Rewrite Rules Inspector 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.