CMB2 vs WP Site Options
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 #191, ahead of WP Site Options at #25,046. Over the last 7 days CMB2 held its place and WP Site Options climbed 191 places. CMB2 has the largest install base, roughly 15000× the next: 300K+ active installs against 20+ for WP Site Options. Downloads this week: CMB2 29,018 and WP Site Options 29.
| Metric | CMB2 | WP Site Options |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #191 ▬ | #25,046 ▲ 191 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29,018 | 29 |
| Rating | 5★ (91) | no ratings |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.13.4 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #188 | #24,030 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2014 | Feb 2017 |
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 WP Site Options?
By active installs, CMB2: 300K+ sites run it against 20+ for WP Site Options, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CMB2 or WP Site Options?
CMB2, at #191 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP Site Options at #25,046. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are CMB2 or WP Site Options 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.