# Metabase – Post & User Meta Editor

> Metabase – Post & User Meta Editor has 200+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 125 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Metabase shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Manage post meta, custom post type meta and user meta of your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,584
- **Downloads (30 days):** 125 (+37.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.8.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Towoju (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davexpression/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/metabase-post-user-meta-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #50 | 237 |
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #10 | 52 |
| [show post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show-post-meta/) | #1 | 1 |
| [show user meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show-user-meta/) | #1 | 1 |
| [user meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-meta/) | #5 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| meta | >100 | 9,984 |
| post meta | >100 | 7,371 |
| show post meta | >100 | 4,323 |
| show user meta | >100 | 4,139 |
| user meta | >100 | 6,609 |

## Version adoption

- 0.8: 100%

## 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 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (480) | Jul 23, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 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 | [Secure Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-custom-fields/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Aug 20, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 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 (21) | 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 Metabase free?
Yes. Metabase is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Metabase safe to use in 2026?
Metabase shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Metabase?
Metabase is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,584 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 125 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Metabase work with WordPress 7.1?
Metabase is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Metabase last updated?
The latest version, 0.8.1, was released on April 4, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Metabase?
Metabase is developed and maintained by David Towoju.

### What are the best alternatives to Metabase?
The most popular alternatives to Metabase 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/metabase-post-user-meta-editor/ · Generated 2026-10-12 06:37 UTC by PageForge