# meta boxes

> meta boxes has 10+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** meta boxes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Using this plugin you can create custom post and you can add various types of metaboxes to those custom posts, posts and pages**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,554
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+17.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 4, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dhananjaysingh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dhananjaysingh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/djmetabox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-box/) | #2 | 3 |
| [image upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-upload/) | #20 | 25 |
| [meta box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-box/) | #32 | 49 |
| [meta data](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-data/) | #12 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom box | >100 | 7,586 |
| image upload | >100 | 10,000 |
| meta box | >100 | 4,036 |
| meta data | >100 | 7,207 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BoxBuilder for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/boxbuilder-for-woocommerce/) | 40+ | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Zelevation Custom Box Builder for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zelevation-custom-box-builder-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Jul 22, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is meta boxes free?
Yes. meta boxes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is meta boxes safe to use in 2026?
meta boxes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use meta boxes?
meta boxes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,554 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does meta boxes work with WordPress 7.1?
meta boxes is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was meta boxes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 4, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes meta boxes?
meta boxes is developed and maintained by dhananjaysingh.

### What are the best alternatives to meta boxes?
The most popular alternatives to meta boxes are BoxBuilder for WooCommerce (40+ installs) and Zelevation Custom Box Build… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/djmetabox/ · Generated 2026-10-13 14:41 UTC by PageForge