CMB2 vs Template Dictionary (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CMB2 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 91 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. CMB2 has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Template Dictionary has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CMB2 | Template Dictionary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 91 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8.0+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.11.0 | 1.6.1 |
Rating
5/5CMB2
◄Template DictionaryN/A
Total Reviews
91CMB2
◄Template Dictionary0
Active Installs
300K+CMB2
◄Template Dictionary10
Total Downloads
5.0M+CMB2
◄Template Dictionary1.8K+
Support Resolution
0%CMB2
Template DictionaryN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCMB2
◄Template Dictionary5 years ago
First Released
2014CMB2
Template Dictionary2017
Age
12 yearsCMB2
Template Dictionary9 years
WP Requires
3.8.0+CMB2
Template Dictionary4.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+CMB2
Template Dictionaryfalse+
Business Model
FreeCMB2
Template DictionaryFree
Latest Version
2.11.0CMB2
Template Dictionary1.6.1
Rating Breakdown
CMB2
5/5(91 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Template Dictionary
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
CMB2 Reviews
by suiramus
Super useful!
Thank you for your hard work!One of the best plugin for developers. Simple and effective.
by paknejad
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
by Aditya Thok
Powerfull
Powerfull, Simple and Clean
Template Dictionary Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMB2 or Template Dictionary more popular?
CMB2 has 300K+ active installations while Template Dictionary has 10. CMB2 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CMB2 or Template Dictionary?
CMB2 has a 5/5 rating from 91 reviews, while Template Dictionary has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are CMB2 and Template Dictionary free?
CMB2 is free and Template Dictionary is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CMB2 or Template Dictionary?
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?
CMB2 was last updated 2 years ago and Template Dictionary was last updated 5 years ago.
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