WordPress plugin comparison
G Meta Keywords vs Head Meta Data
At a glance
- Both have 10K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Head Meta Data is downloaded about 67 times, G Meta Keywords about 27.
- G Meta Keywords is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.8 from 19 reviews.
- Head Meta Data was updated more recently: Aug 10, 2026, against Jun 19, 2019 for G Meta Keywords.
- Head Meta Data is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.1.28 for G Meta Keywords.
- Head Meta Data has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for G Meta Keywords.
Line by line
Head Meta Data leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  G Meta Keywords |  Head Meta Data |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,940 | #1,705 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 550 | 1.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 4.8(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.1.28 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6.20 |
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