WordPress plugin comparison
Head Meta Data vs Meta Display Block
At a glance
- Head Meta Data has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Meta Display Block.
- On a typical day, Head Meta Data is downloaded about 67 times, Meta Display Block about 2.
- Meta Display Block has no reviews yet.
- Meta Display Block was updated more recently: Aug 22, 2026, against Aug 10, 2026 for Head Meta Data.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Head Meta Data has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for Meta Display Block.
Line by line
Head Meta Data leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Head Meta Data |  Meta Display Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,705 | #62,224 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 50 |
| Rating | 4.8(19) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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