# Best Postmeta Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 17 postmeta plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Advanced Database Cleaner, Pen, Customize Posts.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,957) | Aug 20, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Pen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pen-extra-features/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 1, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Customize Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customize-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Nov 14, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Admin Search Post Meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-search-meta/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (10) | Apr 5, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 5 | [Post Meta Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-meta-manager/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 18, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [atshift Fields (Maintenance for Custom Field Suite)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atshift-fields-maintenance-for-custom-field-suite/) | 30+ | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Post Status Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-status-scheduler/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | May 23, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Bulk Postmeta Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-postmeta-editor/) | 20+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 16, 2019 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [MK Postmeta Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mk-postmeta-cleaner/) | 20+ | — | Jul 28, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Clean Master – Complete Site Cleanup & Database Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-clean-master/) | 10+ | — | Jan 10, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 11 | [WP Meta Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-search/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 2, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 12 | [Logic Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logic-shortcodes/) | 10+ | — | Apr 28, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 13 | [Block Views](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-views/) | <10 | — | Sep 19, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 14 | [Wrapping ShortCode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wrapping-shortcode/) | <10 | — | Nov 8, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 15 | [Effortless Custom Fields :: ECF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/effortless-custom-fields/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Apr 16, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 16 | [Mega Database Cleanup – Optimize Database, Clean Sweep & Speed Up Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mega-database-cleanup/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 17 | [Meta Ledger – Track, compare, and restore post meta Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-ledger/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular postmeta plugin for WordPress?
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance is the most popular postmeta plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many postmeta plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 17 plugins tagged “postmeta” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which postmeta plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 1,957 reviews.

### Are these postmeta plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 17 postmeta plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/postmeta/ · Generated 2026-09-28 20:52 UTC by PageForge