WordPress plugin comparison
Current Post Shortcode vs Post Meta
At a glance
- Post Meta has more active installs: 80+, against 50+ for Current Post Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Current Post Shortcode is downloaded about 4 times, Post Meta about 3.
- Current Post Shortcode has no reviews yet.
- Current Post Shortcode was updated more recently: Jan 13, 2026, against Jan 20, 2025 for Post Meta.
- Current Post Shortcode is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.7.11 for Post Meta.
- Post Meta has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for Current Post Shortcode.
Line by line
Current Post Shortcode leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Current Post Shortcode |  Post Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,663 | #17,787 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 78 | 62 |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×0.09 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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