WordPress plugin comparison
Head Meta Data vs Smart Meta Desc
At a glance
- Head Meta Data has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Smart Meta Desc.
- On a typical day, Head Meta Data is downloaded about 67 times, Smart Meta Desc about 4.
- Smart Meta Desc has no reviews yet.
- Head Meta Data was updated more recently: Aug 10, 2026, against Jan 21, 2026 for Smart Meta Desc.
- Head Meta Data is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Smart Meta Desc.
- Head Meta Data has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for Smart Meta Desc.
Line by line
Head Meta Data leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Head Meta Data |  Smart Meta Desc |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,705 | #73,530 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 162 |
| Rating | 4.8(19) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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