WordPress plugin comparison
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) vs Custom Metadata Manager
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
by WP Engine
2M+ installs4.5
Custom Metadata Manager
by Mohammad Jangda
700+ installs4.4
At a glance
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has more active installs: 2M+, against 700+ for Custom Metadata Manager.
- On a typical day, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is downloaded about 18,905 times, Custom Metadata Manager about 12.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 1,440 reviews, against 4.4 from 5 reviews.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for Custom Metadata Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Custom Metadata Manager has been around longer: since 2010, against 2011 for Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®).
Line by line
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) | Custom Metadata Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #28 | #7,765 |
| Active installs | 2M+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 990.4K | 323 |
| Rating | 4.5(1.4K) | 4.4(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.92 | ×0.56 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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