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JSM Show Post Metadata vs Forward
At a glance
- JSM Show Post Metadata has more active installs: 9K+, against 10+ for Forward.
- On a typical day, JSM Show Post Metadata is downloaded about 99 times, Forward about 10.
- JSM Show Post Metadata is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.0 from 2 reviews.
- JSM Show Post Metadata was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Forward.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Forward has been around longer: since 2013, 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 |  Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,159 | #37,823 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.8K | 253 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 4.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.33 | 7.4 |
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