# Post Meta Box Order

> Post Meta Box Order has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**This plugin help you to customize order of meta boxes on posts screen. It perfectly works with custom meta boxes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,260
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+18.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 10, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mustafa Uysal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/m_uysl/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-meta-box-order/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [meta box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-box/) | #25 | 48 |
| [metabox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metabox/) | #29 | 47 |
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | #94 | 325 |
| [order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/order/) | #76 | 191 |
| [posts metabox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts-metabox/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| meta box | >100 | 3,877 |
| metabox | >100 | 1,661 |
| multisite | >100 | 5,509 |
| order | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts metabox | >100 | 1,360 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (165) | Sep 17, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Ocean Extra](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocean-extra/) | 500K+ | 3.3/5 (67) | Sep 21, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [MB Elementor Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-elementor-integrator/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [MB Rest API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-rest-api/) | 1K+ | — | Mar 9, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [Custom Fields for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-fields-gutenberg/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (17) | Jul 17, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [Attesa Extra](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attesa-extra/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 16, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [MB FacetWP Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box-facetwp-integrator/) | 700+ | — | Nov 24, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [MB Yoast SEO Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box-yoast-seo/) | 600+ | — | Feb 14, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [MB Text Limiter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box-text-limiter/) | 300+ | — | May 13, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 10 | [Coding Chicken – JetEngine Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/importer-for-crocoblock-jetengine/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 1, 2024 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many websites use Post Meta Box Order?
Post Meta Box Order is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,260 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Meta Box Order work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Meta Box Order is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Meta Box Order last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on July 10, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Post Meta Box Order?
Post Meta Box Order is developed and maintained by Mustafa Uysal.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Meta Box Order?
The most popular alternatives to Post Meta Box Order are Meta Box (500K+ installs), Ocean Extra (500K+ installs) and MB Elementor Integration (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-meta-box-order/ · Generated 2026-10-02 19:25 UTC by PageForge