Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Head Meta Data currently ranks #1710 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1687, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 63 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 21% versus the month before (80/day).
- The latest release, v20260810, shipped on Aug 10, 2026 (67 days ago) — release #33 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1710 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1707 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1699 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1692 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 46 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
| 2026-08-31 | 104 |
| 2026-07-31 | 41 |
| 2026-06-30 | 59 |
| 2026-05-31 | 46 |
| 2026-04-30 | 126 |
| 2026-03-31 | 75 |
| 2026-02-28 | 62 |
| 2026-01-31 | 66 |
| 2025-12-31 | 47 |
| 2025-11-30 | 83 |
| 2025-10-31 | 38 |
| 2025-09-30 | 46 |
| 2025-08-31 | 31 |
| 2025-07-31 | 46 |
| 2025-06-30 | 47 |
| 2025-05-31 | 43 |
| 2025-04-30 | 102 |
| 2025-03-31 | 305 |
| 2025-02-28 | 53 |
| 2025-01-31 | 56 |
| 2024-12-31 | 45 |
| 2024-11-30 | 72 |
| 2024-10-31 | 112 |
| 2024-09-30 | 77 |
| 2024-08-31 | 45 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jeff Starr |
|---|---|
| Current version | 20260810 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-10 |
| Added to directory | 2012-11-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a custom set of <meta> tags to the <head> section of all posts & pages.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Head Meta Data?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Head Meta Data?
As of October 16, 2026, Head Meta Data ranks #1710 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1687.
When was Head Meta Data last updated?
Head Meta Data was last updated on August 10, 2026 (version 20260810). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes Head Meta Data?
Head Meta Data is developed by Jeff Starr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2012.
