WordPress plugin comparison
CMB2 vs CMB2 Admin Extension
At a glance
- CMB2 has more active installs: 300K+, against 200+ for CMB2 Admin Extension.
- On a typical day, CMB2 is downloaded about 2,968 times, CMB2 Admin Extension about 10.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- CMB2 was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for CMB2 Admin Extension.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CMB2 has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for CMB2 Admin Extension.
Line by line
CMB2 leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CMB2 |  CMB2 Admin Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #192 | #11,414 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 131.1K | 309 |
| Rating | 5.0(91) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.36 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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