WordPress plugin comparison
CMB2 vs Custom Global Variables
At a glance
- CMB2 has more active installs: 300K+, against 5K+ for Custom Global Variables.
- On a typical day, CMB2 is downloaded about 2,968 times, Custom Global Variables about 87.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Custom Global Variables was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for CMB2.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CMB2 has been around longer: since 2014, against 2016 for Custom Global Variables.
Line by line
CMB2 leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CMB2 |  Custom Global Variables |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #192 | #3,168 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 131.1K | 4.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(91) | 5.0(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.36 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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