# Meta Collections

> Meta Collections has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Meta Collections shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**Meta Collections is developed to turn WordPress into a Collection manager. Beside ‘Posts’ and ‘Pages’ you can add your own custom post types (a Collection e.g. ‘Films’, ‘Recipes’ or ‘Products’). For that particular post…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,474
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+82.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** Jan 14, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bastiaaaan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bastiaaaan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/meta-collections/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [collection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/collection/) | #24 | 27 |
| [collection management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/collection-management/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | >100 | 273 |
| [custom taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-taxonomy/) | #22 | 29 |
| [post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-type/) | #51 | 90 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| collection | >100 | 3,331 |
| collection management | >100 | 1,125 |
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom taxonomy | >100 | 3,745 |
| post type | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CBX Bookmark & Favorite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbxwpbookmark/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (49) | Aug 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Flipdish Ordering System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flipdish-ordering-system/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 26, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Payment Gateway for MTN MoMo on WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-mtn-momo-payment-gateway/) | 300+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Jun 14, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [WPC Smart Product Collections for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-smart-product-collections/) | 200+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 23, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Awesome Fontawesome Collection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/awesome-fontawesome-collection/) | 100+ | 1.5/5 (2) | Nov 19, 2019 | 22/100 |
| 6 | [eHive Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ehive-access/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [eHive Object Details](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ehive-object-details/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 8 | [eHive Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ehive-search/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [eHive Objects Image Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ehive-objects-image-grid/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [eHive Objects Gallery widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ehive-objects-gallery-widget/) | 30+ | — | May 25, 2026 | 52/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Meta Collections safe to use in 2026?
Meta Collections shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Meta Collections?
Meta Collections is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,474 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Meta Collections work with WordPress 7.1?
Meta Collections is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Meta Collections last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on January 14, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Meta Collections?
Meta Collections is developed and maintained by bastiaaaan.

### What are the best alternatives to Meta Collections?
The most popular alternatives to Meta Collections are CBX Bookmark & Favorite (1K+ installs), Flipdish Ordering System (400+ installs) and Payment Gateway for MTN MoM… (300+ installs).


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