CMB2 vs Options Framework
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
CMB2 leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #192, ahead of Options Framework at #1,548. Over the last 7 days CMB2 slipped 1 place and Options Framework climbed 9 places. CMB2 has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 300K+ active installs against 10K+ for Options Framework. Downloads this week: CMB2 76,053 and Options Framework 269. Ratings: CMB2 5★ from 91 and Options Framework 4.8★ from 27 reviews.
| Metric | CMB2 | Options Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #192 ▼ 1 | #1,548 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 76,053 | 269 |
| Rating | 5★ (91) | 4.8★ (27) |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Current version | 2.13.5 | 1.8.5 |
| Best rank on record | #188 | #1,548 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2014 | Mar 2011 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, CMB2 or Options Framework?
By active installs, CMB2: 300K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Options Framework, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CMB2 or Options Framework?
CMB2, at #192 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Options Framework at #1,548. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are CMB2 or Options Framework alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.