Simple Post Meta Manager
v1.0.9by Sandor Kovacs · updated 10 years ago
This plugin is for advanced WP editors / developers. It should increase the productivity when your post custom field's values are messed.
- Rank
- #21,632
- Down44 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.8K
- 3,781 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Post Meta Manager at a glance
Simple Post Meta Manager is a WordPress plugin by Sandor Kovacs with 40+ active installs, the #21,632 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.9 came out on Jan 9, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 57 plugins tagged “post meta”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Post Meta Manager |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,632 · down 80 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,632 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,588 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,785 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,759 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,793 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,691 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,557 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,689 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,761 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,552 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 17, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 9, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Post Meta Manager
How many websites use Simple Post Meta Manager?
Simple Post Meta Manager is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,632 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Post Meta Manager been downloaded?
3,781 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Simple Post Meta Manager last updated?
Version 1.0.9 came out on Jan 9, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Simple Post Meta Manager compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple 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 Simple 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 Simple Post Meta Manager have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Post Meta Manager?
The plugins most like Simple Post Meta Manager, by the tags they share, are Post Meta Data Manager (1K+), Post Meta Inspector (1K+) and WP-Admin Search Post Meta (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.8K |
| Author | Sandor Kovacs |
| First released | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 9, 2016 |
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