WPForms – Easy Form Builder for… vs CMB2 (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WPForms – Easy Form Builder for…
6.0M+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CMB2 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 91 reviews) while WPForms – Easy Form Builder for… leads in active installations (6.0M+ vs 300K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPForms – Easy Form Builder for… has accumulated 320M+ total downloads while CMB2 has 5.0M+. WPForms – Easy Form Builder for… has a higher support resolution rate (81% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPForms – Easy Form Builder for… | CMB2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14,294 | ◄ | 91 |
| Active Installs | 6.0M+ | ◄ | 300K+ |
| Total Downloads | 320M+ | ◄ | 5.0M+ |
| Support Resolution | 81% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.8.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.10.0.2 | 2.11.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WPForms – Easy Form Builder for…
CMB2
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPForms – Easy Form Builder for… averaged approximately 213,357 daily downloads while CMB2 averaged 561.
Recent Reviews
WPForms – Easy Form Builder for… Reviews
Site Review
I could say a lot but, a the start the WP might seem bit hard but after so work done there i can say that its great working Page/Softwere whatever u wanna call it. I recommend it for every single pers
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Easy and Powerful!
WPForms is a great plugin! It’s super easy to use and set up forms without any hassle. The drag-and-drop builder makes everything smooth. Totally worth it for anyone needing simple, reliable forms.
CMB2 Reviews
Super useful!
Thank you for your hard work!One of the best plugin for developers. Simple and effective.
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields
Powerfull
Powerfull, Simple and Clean
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