# Meta Optimizer

> Meta Optimizer has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Meta Optimizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**This plugin optimizes WordPress meta data storage by saving all meta data for each post, comment, user, or term in a single row with separate columns for each meta key. This reduces the number of rows and improves the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,928
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (+112.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Parsa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/parselearn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/meta-optimizer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-meta/) | #4 | 4 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | >100 | 237 |
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #51 | 52 |
| [term-meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/term-meta/) | #3 | 5 |
| [user meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-meta/) | #14 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment meta | >100 | 2,148 |
| meta | >100 | 9,809 |
| post meta | >100 | 7,243 |
| term-meta | >100 | 4,098 |
| user meta | >100 | 6,478 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments Extra Fields For Post,Pages and CPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-comment-fields/) | 500+ | 4.2/5 (9) | Jul 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [MB Comment Meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-comment-meta/) | 30+ | — | Feb 14, 2025 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [WP Private Comment Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-private-comment-notes/) | 10+ | — | Dec 9, 2018 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Meta Optimizer safe to use in 2026?
Meta Optimizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Meta Optimizer?
Meta Optimizer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,928 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Meta Optimizer work with WordPress 7.1?
Meta Optimizer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Meta Optimizer need?
Meta Optimizer requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Meta Optimizer last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on September 12, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Meta Optimizer?
Meta Optimizer is developed and maintained by Parsa.

### What are the best alternatives to Meta Optimizer?
The most popular alternatives to Meta Optimizer are Comments Extra Fields For P… (500+ installs), MB Comment Meta (30+ installs) and WP Private Comment Notes (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-optimizer/ · Generated 2026-10-06 12:23 UTC by PageForge