WordPress plugin comparison
Custom Metadata Manager vs Dynamic Fields Engine
Custom Metadata Manager
by Mohammad Jangda
700+ installs4.4
Dynamic Fields Engine
by Roxnor
3K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Dynamic Fields Engine has more active installs: 3K+, against 700+ for Custom Metadata Manager.
- On a typical day, Dynamic Fields Engine is downloaded about 228 times, Custom Metadata Manager about 12.
- Dynamic Fields Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 5 reviews.
- Dynamic Fields Engine was updated more recently: Oct 21, 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 2026 for Dynamic Fields Engine.
Line by line
Dynamic Fields Engine leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Custom Metadata Manager | Dynamic Fields Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,789 | #3,697 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 315 | 6.5K |
| Rating | 4.4(5) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×1.09 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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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