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Meta Box vs Theme Wing (2026)

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

Meta Box

Meta Box

4.8(162)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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VS
Theme Wing

Theme Wing

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Theme Wing

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Meta Box has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 162 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Theme Wing has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
◄
Theme WingN/A
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
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Theme Wing0
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
◄
Theme Wing0
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
◄
Theme Wing1.4K+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
Theme WingN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoMeta Box
◄
Theme Wing4 years ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
Theme Wing2022
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
Theme Wing4 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
Theme Wing4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
Theme Wing5.6+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
Theme WingFree
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
Theme Wing1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

4.8/5(162 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Theme Wing

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

Recent Reviews

Meta Box Reviews

by jameshgordy

Does everything without taking much space

I love this as an alternative to ACF – it’s much more intuitive and takes a healthier modular approach; much more adaptable when working with various frameworks and much better gui for the non technic

by alamea

Best Performance and works with Breakdance Visual Builder

The performance is impressive, and the plugin is constantly maintained. It’s especially nice that it works seamlessly with Breakdance Visual Builder. Thanks to sample code from Metabox (thanks for the

by zentyx

Outstanding Plugin and Incredible Support!

MetaBox has been a game-changer for my WordPress development workflow. The usability is intuitive and highly functional — everything just makes sense and works seamlessly. What truly sets MetaBox

Theme Wing Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or Theme Wing more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while Theme Wing has 0. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or Theme Wing?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while Theme Wing has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Meta Box and Theme Wing free?
Meta Box is free and Theme Wing is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or Theme Wing?
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?
Meta Box was last updated 5 days ago and Theme Wing was last updated 4 years ago.

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