WordPress plugin comparison
JSM Show Post Metadata vs Locus
At a glance
- JSM Show Post Metadata has more active installs: 9K+, against 40+ for Locus.
- On a typical day, JSM Show Post Metadata is downloaded about 99 times, Locus about 1.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- JSM Show Post Metadata was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Apr 17, 2014 for Locus.
- JSM Show Post Metadata is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.9.40 for Locus.
- Locus has been around longer: since 2011, against 2016 for JSM Show Post Metadata.
Line by line
JSM Show Post Metadata leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  JSM Show Post Metadata |  Locus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,158 | #22,628 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.9K | 34 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.9.40 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.33 | – |
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