# Meta Shortcode

> Meta Shortcode has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Meta Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**The Meta Shortcode plugin allows you to easily insert meta values into your posts or pages without having to edit a theme file.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,071
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+66.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 3, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ryan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryannutt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/meta-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | >100 | 237 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,201 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| meta | >100 | 9,876 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (1,440) | Sep 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (480) | Jul 23, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [Meta pixel for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/official-facebook-pixel/) | 400K+ | 2.7/5 (164) | Jul 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [SEO SIMPLE PACK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-simple-pack/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (14) | May 22, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Secure Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-custom-fields/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (67) | Aug 20, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Oct 6, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Meta Tag Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-tag-manager/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | Sep 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [Smart Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-custom-fields/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (20) | Jul 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Field Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-field-template/) | 30K+ | 4/5 (24) | Aug 11, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Meta Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Meta Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Meta Shortcode?
Meta Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,071 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Meta Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Meta Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Meta Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on November 3, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Meta Shortcode?
Meta Shortcode is developed and maintained by Ryan.

### What are the best alternatives to Meta Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Meta Shortcode are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs) and Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-shortcode/ · Generated 2026-10-08 19:20 UTC by PageForge