WordPress plugin comparison
JSM Show Post Metadata vs Metadata Viewer
At a glance
- JSM Show Post Metadata has more active installs: 9K+, against 500+ for Metadata Viewer.
- On a typical day, JSM Show Post Metadata is downloaded about 99 times, Metadata Viewer about 8.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- JSM Show Post Metadata was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against May 13, 2026 for Metadata Viewer.
- JSM Show Post Metadata is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Metadata Viewer.
- JSM Show Post Metadata has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Metadata Viewer.
Line by line
JSM Show Post Metadata leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  JSM Show Post Metadata |  Metadata Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,162 | #9,034 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.8K | 179 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×0.49 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.33 | 7.4 |
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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