JSM Show User Metadata
Show user metadata in a metabox when editing users - a great tool for debugging issues with user metadata.
Solid choice
JSM Show User Metadata is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 152.1% vs the previous 30 days
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where JSM Show User Metadata stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom fields | >100 |
| inspector | #11 |
| metadata | #7 |
| profile | #94 |
| users | #58 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About JSM Show User Metadata
From the official readme · v4.9.1Description
The JSM Show User Metadata plugin displays user profile meta keys and unserialized values in a metabox at the bottom of the user profile editing page.
There are no plugin settings – simply install and activate the plugin.
Available Filters for Developers
Filter the user meta shown in the metabox:
'jsmsum_metabox_table_metadata' ( array $metadata, $user_obj )
Array of regular expressions to exclude meta keys:
'jsmsum_metabox_table_exclude_keys' ( array $exclude_keys, $user_obj )
Capability required to show user meta:
'jsmsum_show_metabox_capability' ( 'manage_options', $user_obj )
Show user meta for a screen base (defaults to true):
'jsmsum_show_metabox_screen_base' ( true, $screen_base )
Capability required to delete user meta:
'jsmsum_delete_meta_capability' ( 'manage_options', $user_obj )
Icon for the delete user meta button:
'jsmsum_delete_meta_icon_class' ( 'dashicons dashicons-table-row-delete' )
Related Plugins
Changelog
(2026/09/12) Fixed removal of quote characters from meta key names.
Version Numbering
Version components: {major}.{minor}.{bugfix}[-{stage}.{level}]
- {major} = Major structural code changes and/or incompatible API changes (ie. breaking changes).
- {minor} = New functionality was added or improved in a backwards-compatible manner.
- {bugfix} = Backwards-compatible bug fixes or small improvements.
- {stage}.{level} = Pre-production release: dev < a (alpha) < b (beta) < rc (release candidate).
Repositories
Changelog / Release Notes
Version 4.9.1 (2026/09/12)
- New Features
- None.
- Improvements
- None.
- Bugfixes
- Fixed removal of quote characters from meta key names (props Pervin Zahidli).
- Developer Notes
- Updated the
SucomUtil::sanitize_meta_key()method to remove single and double quotes.
- Updated the
- Requires At Least
- PHP v7.4.33.
- WordPress v6.0.
Version 4.9.0 (2026/05/23)
- New Features
- None.
- Improvements
- None.
- Bugfixes
- None.
- Developer Notes
- Updated the
SucomUtilclass.
- Updated the
- Requires At Least
- PHP v7.4.33.
- WordPress v6.0.
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FAQ
JSM Show User Metadata: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is JSM Show User Metadata free?
Yes. JSM Show User Metadata is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is JSM Show User Metadata safe to use in 2026?
JSM Show User Metadata is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.
How many websites use JSM Show User Metadata?
JSM Show User Metadata is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 104,908 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 2,592 times in the last 30 days.
Does JSM Show User Metadata work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested JSM Show User Metadata up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does JSM Show User Metadata need?
JSM Show User Metadata requires PHP 7.4.33 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was JSM Show User Metadata last updated?
The latest version, 4.9.1, was released on September 18, 2026 (1 week ago).
Who makes JSM Show User Metadata?
JSM Show User Metadata is developed and maintained by JS Morisset.
What are the best alternatives to JSM Show User Metadata?
The most popular alternatives to JSM Show User Metadata are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Checkout Field Editor (Chec… (400K+ installs).
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