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Pure Metafields vs Zen Custom Fields (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
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Zen Custom Fields

Zen Custom Fields

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pure Metafields has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pure Metafields has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Zen Custom Fields has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Pure Metafields
◄
Zen Custom FieldsN/A
Total Reviews
6Pure Metafields
◄
Zen Custom Fields0
Active Installs
10K+Pure Metafields
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Zen Custom Fields10
Total Downloads
65K+Pure Metafields
◄
Zen Custom Fields1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/APure Metafields
Zen Custom FieldsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPure Metafields
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Zen Custom Fields6 years ago
First Released
2023Pure Metafields
Zen Custom Fields2015
Age
3 yearsPure Metafields
Zen Custom Fields11 years
WP Requires
5.6+Pure Metafields
Zen Custom Fields3.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Pure Metafields
Zen Custom Fieldsfalse+
Business Model
FreePure Metafields
Zen Custom FieldsFree
Latest Version
1.4.8Pure Metafields
Zen Custom Fields1.16

Rating Breakdown

Pure Metafields

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

Zen Custom Fields

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Zen Custom Fields Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Metafields or Zen Custom Fields more popular?
Pure Metafields has 10K+ active installations while Zen Custom Fields has 10. Pure Metafields is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pure Metafields or Zen Custom Fields?
Pure Metafields has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Zen Custom Fields has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Pure Metafields and Zen Custom Fields free?
Pure Metafields is free and Zen Custom Fields is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pure Metafields or Zen Custom Fields?
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 Zen Custom Fields was last updated 6 years ago.

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