# Magic Meta Box

> Magic Meta Box has 40+ active installs and 98 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Magic Meta Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Magic Meta Box plugin helps you to implement easily custom meta boxes or fields in any post, page and custom post type in wordpress. You can create repeated single fields or group fields. You can create tabs to make…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 6,896
- **Downloads (30 days):** 98 (+42% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 8, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Abdelrhman elgreatly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/elgreatly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/magic-meta-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-field/) | #38 | 72 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #79 | 233 |
| [meta box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-box/) | #22 | 48 |
| [metabox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metabox/) | #20 | 47 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom field | >100 | 10,000 |
| meta | >100 | 9,694 |
| meta box | >100 | 3,854 |
| metabox | >100 | 1,658 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-custom-fields/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (20) | Jul 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Meta Field Block – Display Custom Fields for ACF, Meta Box and More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-a-meta-field-as-block/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (57) | Sep 7, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [VK Dynamic If Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-dynamic-if-block/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | May 19, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 5 | [Edit Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-custom-fields/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (16) | Jan 5, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Custom Fields – Taxonomy Field add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-taxonomy-field-add-on/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 8, 2012 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Post Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-post-types-fields/) | 1K+ | 2.7/5 (3) | Aug 24, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Custom Fields – Location Field add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-location-field-add-on/) | 900+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [ACF: Google Map Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-google-map-extended/) | 700+ | 3.3/5 (6) | Dec 18, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [SuperCPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-cpt/) | 600+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 10, 2013 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Meta Box free?
Yes. Magic Meta Box is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Magic Meta Box safe to use in 2026?
Magic Meta Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Magic Meta Box?
Magic Meta Box is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,896 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 98 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Magic Meta Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Magic Meta Box is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Magic Meta Box last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.2, was released on August 8, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Magic Meta Box?
Magic Meta Box is developed and maintained by Abdelrhman elgreatly.

### What are the best alternatives to Magic Meta Box?
The most popular alternatives to Magic Meta Box are Smart Custom Fields (50K+ installs), Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs) and Meta Field Block (10K+ installs).


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