# Metadata Viewer

> Metadata Viewer has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 285 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Metadata Viewer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**A plugin or theme developer can view metadata by this plugin easily.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 4,819
- **Downloads (30 days):** 285 (+41.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.2.4
- **Last updated:** May 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** PluginizeLab (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pluginizelab/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/metadata-viewer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type-meta/) | #1 | 2 |
| [meta viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-viewer/) | #1 | 1 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #20 | 129 |
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #5 | 52 |
| [user meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-meta/) | #2 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type meta | >100 | 4,334 |
| meta viewer | #2 | 307 |
| metadata | #6 | 6,312 |
| post meta | >100 | 7,286 |
| user meta | #99 | 6,517 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 77.2%
- 2.1: 22.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Ascendoor Metadata Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ascendoor-metadata-manager/) | 20+ | — | Oct 28, 2021 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Metadata Viewer safe to use in 2026?
Metadata Viewer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Metadata Viewer?
Metadata Viewer is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,819 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 285 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Metadata Viewer work with WordPress 7.1?
Metadata Viewer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Metadata Viewer need?
Metadata Viewer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Metadata Viewer last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.4, was released on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Metadata Viewer?
Metadata Viewer is developed and maintained by PluginizeLab.

### What are the best alternatives to Metadata Viewer?
The most popular alternatives to Metadata Viewer are Ascendoor Metadata Manager (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metadata-viewer/ · Generated 2026-10-08 07:49 UTC by PageForge