Meta Fetcher
v0.4by webdeveric · updated 11 years ago
This plugin provides a simple [meta] shortcode that allows you to fetch meta information for the current $post.
- Rank
- #37,204
- Up7,915 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,944 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Meta Fetcher at a glance
Meta Fetcher is a WordPress plugin by webdeveric with 10+ active installs, the #37,204 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.4 came out on Dec 8, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.0. Among the 254 plugins tagged “meta”, it ranks #133. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Meta Fetcher |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#37,204 · up 8,918 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,204 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,119 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #38,597 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,687 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,772 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,880 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,919 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,122 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 20, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 8, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Meta Fetcher
How many websites use Meta Fetcher?
Meta Fetcher is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,204 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Meta Fetcher been downloaded?
1,944 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Meta Fetcher last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on Dec 8, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Meta Fetcher compatible with the latest WordPress?
Meta Fetcher’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Meta Fetcher still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Meta Fetcher have?
No one has reviewed Meta Fetcher on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Meta Fetcher?
The plugins most like Meta Fetcher, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+) and Meta for WooCommerce (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | webdeveric |
| First released | May 20, 2014 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 8, 2015 |
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