MetaTag
v1.1by Babar · updated 6 years ago
MetaTag is a simple to use WordPress plugin to enhance on page SEO of your website.
- Rank
- #8,613
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 563
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.7K
- 16,721 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
MetaTag at a glance
MetaTag is a WordPress plugin by Babar with 500+ active installs, the #8,613 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Jun 28, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. It leads the 26 plugins tagged “on page seo”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats105 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | MetaTag |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 563 · -3.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 563 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 563 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 562 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 563 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 561 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 561 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 563 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 565 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 582 |
Rank over time
#8,613
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,613 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,615 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,598 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,604 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,600 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,618 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,612 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,596 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,600 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,602 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,603 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,618 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,613 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.92% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
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.org- Rank #8618 → #8604
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.184%
- v1.016%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 8, 2013
- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MetaTag
How many websites use MetaTag?
MetaTag is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,613 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MetaTag been downloaded?
16,721 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was MetaTag last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jun 28, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is MetaTag compatible with the latest WordPress?
MetaTag’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 MetaTag still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does MetaTag have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to MetaTag?
The plugins most like MetaTag, by the tags they share, are SEO SIMPLE PACK (100K+), BoldGrid Easy SEO (40K+) and WP All Import (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 563 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 16.7K |
| Author | Babar |
| First released | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 28, 2020 |
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