Post Meta Manager
v1.0.4by Andrew Norcross · updated 10 years ago
A simple utility plugin for changing or deleting post or user meta (custom fields) keys in bulk.
- Rank
- #18,393
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 75
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.6K
- 9,570 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Meta Manager at a glance
Post Meta Manager is a WordPress plugin by Andrew Norcross with 70+ active installs, the #18,393 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 200% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.4 came out on Mar 18, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 17 plugins tagged “postmeta”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats97 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Meta Manager |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 75 · -10.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 84 |
Rank over time
#18,393 · down 478 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,393 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,311 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,047 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,131 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,939 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,930 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,046 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,999 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,933 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,917 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,915 |
Growth %
Average -0.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.66% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.41% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.19% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 18, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Meta Manager
How many websites use Post Meta Manager?
Post Meta Manager is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,393 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Meta Manager been downloaded?
9,570 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post Meta Manager last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Mar 18, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Post Meta Manager compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Meta Manager’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Post Meta Manager 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 Post Meta Manager have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Meta Manager?
The plugins most like Post Meta Manager, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator (10K+), JSM Show Post Metadata (9K+) and Edit Custom Fields (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 75 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.6K |
| Author | Andrew Norcross |
| First released | Sep 9, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 18, 2016 |
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