Simple metadata
This plugin provides the ability to set different types of schema types in one click (for Blogs and WebSites) by using the default WordPress fields.
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Simple metadata shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple metadata stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| multisite | >100 |
| pressbooks | #10 |
| schema | >100 |
| schema.org | >100 |
| simple metadata | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Simple metadata
From the official readme · v1.6Description
This plugin provides the ability to set different types of schema types in one click (for Blogs and WebSites) by using the default WordPress fields.
By default:
a Front page is a Blog type
a Page is a WebPage type
a Post is an Article typein a PB installation, a site is a Book and a Post is a Chapter
Demo here.
Front-page related content
- Types:
- Blog
- WebSite
Properties
* CreativeWork type: inLanguage
* Thing type: name, description & URL
Pages related content
Types:
- WebPage type
- AboutPage type
- CheckoutPage type
- CollectionPage type
- ImageGallery type
- VideoGallery type
- ContactPage type
- FAQPage type
- ItemPage type
- MedicalWebPage type
- ProfilePage type
- QAPage type
- SearchResultsPage type
Properties:
- WepPage Type:
- Properties: lastReviewed
- CreativeWork type:
- Properties: author, dateCreated, datePublished, editor, headline & thumbnailUrl
Posts related content
Types
- Article type
- AdvertiserContentArticle type
- Report type
- SatiricalArticle type
- SocialMediaPosting type
- BlogPosting type
- LiveBlogPosting type
- DiscussionForumPosting type
- TechArticle type
Properties
- Article type
- Properties: articleBody, articleSection & wordCount
- CreativeWork Type
- Properties: author, dateCreated, dateModified, datePublished, editor, headline, keywords, logo, publisher, thumbnailUrl
- Thing type
- Properties: image
Works with
The SEO framework
Yoast SEO
Disclaimers
The Simple metadata is supplied “as is” and all use is at your own risk.
Installation
Installation instructions:
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/simple-metadatadirectory, or install the plugin
through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Access the plugins menu through the metadata menu page to use the plugin.
Changelog
1.6
-
BUGFIX
- Bug at unistall
-
MODIFICATION
-
CodeCanyon code review
1 all .js files have the “use_strict” statement.
-
.php files with script tags changed (smd-set-page-metaboxes.php {143,248},smd-network-admin.php-{168})
2 Nothing changed for this
- on .js files “jQuery(document).ready(function($)” to “jQuery(function($)” ?
- same on php files.
3 escape all translatable strings?…
-
(possible locations:smd-frontpage-related-content.php {$metadata to json}, smd-general-functions.php {213-228},smd-posts-related-content.php{$post_meta_type})
4 delete all unused code: – comments.. => no comments.. (problem in sumbionts/custom_metadata.php)
- not reachable blocks.
-
-
List of Files revised
- smd-network-admin.php
- smd-frontpage-related-content.php
- smd-general-functions.php
- smd-posts-related-content.php
- smd-unistall-functions.php
1.5.3
- BUGFIX
- m=Modified condition to proper display correct post types (locations) to fit all the cases
- Course description condition fix
1.5.2
-
ADDITIONS
- JS “use strict” mode now and minor modifications
- Escape html added to some stings
-
MODIFICATION
- indents
-
BUGFIX
- Book tagline description when Course selected now works properly
-
List of Files revised
- smd-logo-box.js
- smd-googleImage-box.js
- simple-metadata-admin.js
- smd-posts-related-content.php
- smd-frontpage-related-content.php
- smd-pages-related-content.php
1.5.1
-
ADDITIONS
- If site type is Course then Book tagline (pb_about_140) is used as description
-
List of Files revised
- smd-front-page-related-content.php
1.5
ADDITIONS
* Site 1 has now special status in terms of site types and is not overridable by network settings
* JS alert when Organization image unset
* Provider tag
* When site type is not Book – Illustrator is printed as contributor
* If PB installation set Course site type as default in all sites on plugin activation
MODIFICATION
* All Publisher menu settings renamed to Organization
* PB – Booktype option removed and default site type approach is used now
* Specifying when to display certain metaboxes and fields related to the type of installation and site type
* Contributor type – thing changed to person
* Minor text and styling fixes
REMOVED
* Site submenu page removed
List of Files revised
* smd-posts-related-content.php
* smd-front-page-related-content.php
* smd-pages-related-content.php
* smd-set-page-metaboxes.php
* smd-logo-box.js
* smd-general-functions.php
* smd-network-admin.php
* simple-metadada.php
1.4.4
ADDITIONS
* New submenu field “Publisher” with “Organization” metabox where admin is able to set Publisher logo (Network(Site1) level and single site level) and related functionality
* Comments in HTML header signalizing on what type of metadata is printed
* Functionality related thumbnail metadata in case featured_image_for_pressbooks plugin is activated
MODIFICATION
* Metadata menu field (and its settings) is now displayed also on Site1
List of Files revised
* smd-posts-related-content.php
* smd-front-page-related-content.php
* smd-pages-related-content.php
* smd-set-page-metaboxes.php
* smd-logo-box.js
* smd-general-functions.php
* smd-network-admin.php
Screenshots
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FAQ
Simple metadata: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Simple metadata free?
Yes. Simple metadata is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple metadata safe to use in 2026?
Simple metadata shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple metadata?
Simple metadata is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,892 times since it launched in September 2018. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple metadata work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple metadata is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple metadata need?
Simple metadata requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple metadata last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on January 8, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Simple metadata?
Simple metadata is developed and maintained by Antonio D..
What are the best alternatives to Simple metadata?
The most popular alternatives to Simple metadata are Code Snippets (1M+ installs), User Switching (200K+ installs) and WP OPcache (10K+ installs).
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