WordPress plugin comparison
Meta Tag Manager vs Smart Meta Desc
Meta Tag Manager
by Marcus (aka @msykes)
70K+ installs4.8
Smart Meta Desc
by jorgeseo
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Meta Tag Manager has more active installs: 70K+, against fewer than 10 for Smart Meta Desc.
- On a typical day, Meta Tag Manager is downloaded about 145 times, Smart Meta Desc about 4.
- Smart Meta Desc has no reviews yet.
- Meta Tag Manager was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Jan 21, 2026 for Smart Meta Desc.
- Meta Tag Manager is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Smart Meta Desc.
- Meta Tag Manager has been around longer: since 2009, against 2025 for Smart Meta Desc.
Line by line
Meta Tag Manager leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Meta Tag Manager | Smart Meta Desc |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #601 | #73,530 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.1K | 157 |
| Rating | 4.8(84) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.08 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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