MetaMax
MetaMax automagically inserts meta tags in your html to make your site more SEO friendly.
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MetaMax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MetaMax stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| meta description | >100 |
| meta title | >100 |
| noindex | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About MetaMax
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
MetaMax is meant to be a lightweight and super simple replacement for Yoast SEO. He does not have the advanced GUI or content analysis that Yoast SEO offers, but instead focuses on good standards and less noise — all ready to go in one click. MetaMax is also more performant than Yoast SEO, and will not have the same impact on your pageload. But of course you always cache your site anyways, right? Made with passion by Appex!
Tags
SEO, Yoast, social, sharing, meta, meta tags, facebook, twitter, google, description
Filters
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_TITLE
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_DESCRIPTION
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_DESCRIPTION
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_LOCALE
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_SITE_NAME
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_URL
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_VIDEO
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_TYPE
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_PROFILE_FIRST_NAME
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_PROFILE_LAST_NAME
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_TWITTER_CARD
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_FB_APP_ID
The filters above will expect a string in return
Example
if ( class_exists( 'Appex_Metamax' ) ) {
add_filter( Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_TITLE, function( $content ) {
// Override title if not on home page
if( !is_home() ) {
$content = 'My new fancy title';
}
return $content;
});
}
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_IMAGE
Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_DEFAULT_OG_IMAGE
The image filters will expect an array of arrays with url, width and height in the following format: array(array(url, width, height));
Example
// Default image fallback filter
if ( class_exists( 'Appex_Metamax' ) ) {
add_filter( Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_DEFAULT_OG_IMAGE, function( $images ) {
$images[] = wp_get_attachment_image_src( $attachment_id, 'large' );
return $images;
});
}
// Add images
if ( class_exists( 'Appex_Metamax' ) ) {
add_filter( Appex_Metamax::FILTER_META_OG_IMAGE, function( $images ) {
$images[] = array(
'http://example.com/images/waycoolimage.jpg',
1200,
800
);
if( is_archive() ) {
$images[] = wp_get_attachment_image_src( $attachment_id, 'large' );
}
return $images;
});
}
Installation
For most use cases the MetaMax defaults will be sufficient, but if, for some insane reason, MetaMax is unable to generate the desired output on one or more meta tags, you can always hook on to his filters and tell him how he should handle your content. If you do, he will blindly follow your instructions even if it sets your server RAM on fire. Good luck!
Changelog
1.1.1
- Fixed linebreak on 404 pages
- Fixed missing global $post object
1.1
- Fixed undefined $post_thumbnail_id bug
- Removed attached images from og:image array
1.0
- Initial release
For developers
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MetaMax: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is MetaMax free?
Yes. MetaMax is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MetaMax safe to use in 2026?
MetaMax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MetaMax?
MetaMax is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,112 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does MetaMax work with WordPress 7.1?
MetaMax is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MetaMax last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on October 19, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes MetaMax?
MetaMax is developed and maintained by eoutvik.
What are the best alternatives to MetaMax?
The most popular alternatives to MetaMax are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).
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