# Meta Content

> Meta Content has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Meta Content works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**A meta Box appears on the admin area of all posts and pages, where you can add the required content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 22,341
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+2.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 8, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mervin Praison (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mervinpraison/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/meta/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | #72 | 797 |
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | #67 | 298 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #49 | 232 |
| [metabox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metabox/) | #12 | 47 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,388 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| meta | #43 | 9,687 |
| metabox | #97 | 1,656 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 63.6%
- 1.1: 36.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [WP Subtitle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-subtitle/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Themebeez Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themebeez-toolkit/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Meta Content safe to use in 2026?
Meta Content works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Meta Content?
Meta Content is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,341 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Meta Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Meta Content is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Meta Content last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 8, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Meta Content?
Meta Content is developed and maintained by Mervin Praison.

### What are the best alternatives to Meta Content?
The most popular alternatives to Meta Content are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta/ · Generated 2026-10-01 07:34 UTC by PageForge