# Simple Post Meta Manager

> Simple Post Meta Manager has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Post Meta Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin is for advanced WP editors / developers. It should increase the productivity when your post custom field’s values are messed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 3,693
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+29.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** Jan 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sandor Kovacs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/almos20/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-post-meta-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #20 | 52 |
| [post meta manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta-manager/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post meta values](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta-values/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| post meta | >100 | 7,371 |
| post meta manager | >100 | 1,459 |
| post meta values | >100 | 3,365 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pure Metafields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pure-metafields/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Aug 31, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Query Loop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-query-loop/) | 6K+ | 4.6/5 (30) | Aug 31, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [Post Meta Inspector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-meta-inspector/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Jul 31, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Post Meta Data Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-meta-data-manager/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (15) | Apr 3, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Metadata Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metadata-viewer/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | May 13, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Ultimate Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-fields/) | 400+ | 5/5 (20) | May 15, 2018 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [WP-Admin Search Post Meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-search-meta/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (10) | Apr 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [Show Hidden Post Meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-hidden-post-meta/) | 200+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Sep 25, 2019 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Post Meta Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-meta-viewer/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 12, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Metabase – Post & User Meta Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metabase-post-user-meta-editor/) | 200+ | 4/5 (2) | Apr 4, 2025 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Post Meta Manager safe to use in 2026?
Simple Post Meta Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Post Meta Manager?
Simple Post Meta Manager is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,693 times since it launched in July 2013. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Post Meta Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Post Meta Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Post Meta Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on January 9, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Post Meta Manager?
Simple Post Meta Manager is developed and maintained by Sandor Kovacs.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Post Meta Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Post Meta Manager are Pure Metafields (10K+ installs), Advanced Query Loop (6K+ installs) and Post Meta Inspector (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-meta-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-12 02:18 UTC by PageForge