WordPress plugin comparison
Meta Tag Manager vs ShadowSync SEO
Meta Tag Manager
by Marcus (aka @msykes)
70K+ installs4.8
ShadowSync SEO
by jamingovender1
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Meta Tag Manager has more active installs: 70K+, against fewer than 10 for ShadowSync SEO.
- On a typical day, Meta Tag Manager is downloaded about 145 times, ShadowSync SEO about 3.
- ShadowSync SEO has no reviews yet.
- ShadowSync SEO was updated more recently: Oct 16, 2026, against Sep 24, 2026 for Meta Tag Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Meta Tag Manager has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for ShadowSync SEO.
Line by line
Meta Tag Manager leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Meta Tag Manager | ShadowSync SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #601 | #69,122 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.3K | 174 |
| Rating | 4.8(84) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.08 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 25 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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