WordPress plugin comparison
Meta Box vs VX Framework
At a glance
- Meta Box has more active installs: 500K+, against 20+ for VX Framework.
- On a typical day, Meta Box is downloaded about 4,207 times, VX Framework about 10.
- Meta Box is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 165 reviews, against 4.2 from 5 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Nov 6, 2026.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Meta Box has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for VX Framework.
Line by line
Meta Box leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Meta Box |  VX Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #128 | #27,478 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 304.7K | 332 |
| Rating | 4.8(165) | 4.2(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.73 | ×0.26 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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