WP BASIC SEO META
v1.01by gabrielcastillo · updated 13 years ago
This is a simple meta tag plugin for wp head. When activeated a new meta box will appear in post, and page edit sections of wordpress admin panel.
- Rank
- #30,035
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.6K
- 4,637 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP BASIC SEO META at a glance
WP BASIC SEO META is a WordPress plugin by gabrielcastillo with 10+ active installs, the #30,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.01 came out on Apr 8, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 126 plugins tagged “meta description”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP BASIC SEO META |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#30,035 · down 321 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #30,035 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,017 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #30,018 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,013 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,906 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,137 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,115 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,117 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,873 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,582 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,995 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,714 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% 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 | +6.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
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
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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.
- v1.01100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.01
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 8, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 8, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP BASIC SEO META
How many websites use WP BASIC SEO META?
WP BASIC SEO META 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 #30,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP BASIC SEO META been downloaded?
4,637 times in total since 2013.
When was WP BASIC SEO META last updated?
Version 1.01 came out on Apr 8, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP BASIC SEO META compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP BASIC SEO META’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 WP BASIC SEO META still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP BASIC SEO META have?
4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP BASIC SEO META?
The plugins most like WP BASIC SEO META, by the tags they share, are AutoDescriptor (50+), SEO that Matters (10+) and Improved Meta Description Snippets (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 50%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.6K |
| Author | gabrielcastillo |
| First released | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Version | 1.01 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 8, 2013 |
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