Best meta descriptions plugins for WordPress
The most popular meta descriptions plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. MetaMonster SEO leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of Spraynt SEO Mapper (fewer than 10) and Recent Posts Easy (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “meta descriptions” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 meta descriptions plugins
- 1.
MetaMonster SEOThe most installed meta descriptions plugin, with 20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 2.
Spraynt SEO MapperFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 8 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 3.
Recent Posts EasyFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
All 3 plugins tagged “meta descriptions”
MetaMonster SEO
Up in the last 7 days:322#26,947by Austin Price6 months ago
Fix missing metadata in minutes instead of months. MetaMonster's WordPress plugin helps you generate and manage SEO-optimized page titles and met …
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Spraynt SEO Mapper
Up in the last 7 days:7,257#49,082by Spraynt8 months ago
Short Description: Bulk update Yoast SEO meta titles and descriptions using CSV upload.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Recent Posts Easy
Down in the last 7 days:3,852#74,319by eraplugins2 years ago
A simple shortcode for displaying recent posts with thumbnails and meta descriptions.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day