# Dublin Core Metadata Generator

> Dublin Core Metadata Generator has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 177 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dublin Core Metadata Generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**A very lightweight plugin that adds the Dublin Core metadata to your WP website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 15,180
- **Downloads (30 days):** 177 (+36.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** May 18, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.24
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Darken-x (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/darken-x/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dublin-core-metadata-generator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dublin core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dublin-core/) | #1 | 2 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #14 | 129 |
| [open graph](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/open-graph/) | #12 | 122 |
| [search engine optimisation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-engine-optimisation/) | #1 | 3 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,629 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dublin core | #9 | 17 |
| metadata | >100 | 6,312 |
| open graph | >100 | 1,136 |
| search engine optimisation | #84 | 96 |
| seo | >100 | 8,412 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Rich Meta in RDFa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rich-meta-in-rdfa/) | 10+ | — | Sep 14, 2021 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dublin Core Metadata Generator free?
Yes. Dublin Core Metadata Generator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dublin Core Metadata Generator safe to use in 2026?
Dublin Core Metadata Generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dublin Core Metadata Generator?
Dublin Core Metadata Generator is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,180 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dublin Core Metadata Generator work with WordPress 7.1?
Dublin Core Metadata Generator is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Dublin Core Metadata Generator last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on May 18, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Dublin Core Metadata Generator?
Dublin Core Metadata Generator is developed and maintained by Darken-x.

### What are the best alternatives to Dublin Core Metadata Generator?
The most popular alternatives to Dublin Core Metadata Generator are Rich Meta in RDFa (10+ installs).


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