Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Display Post Metadata currently ranks #9381 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9275, first reached on Aug 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 42% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.5, shipped on Dec 4, 2025 (328 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #9381 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9373 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9303 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9308 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 12 |
| 2025-10-31 | 11 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Fahid Javid |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.5 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Added to directory | 2016-08-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
It is a useful plugin to display the metadata information and custom fields of posts and pages or custom post type. You can either display date, autho …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Display Post Metadata?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Display Post Metadata?
As of October 27, 2026, Display Post Metadata ranks #9381 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9275.
When was Display Post Metadata last updated?
Display Post Metadata was last updated on December 4, 2025 (version 1.5.5). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Display Post Metadata?
Display Post Metadata is developed by Fahid Javid. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2016.
