Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#188
Peak #188
Downloads / day
1,362
prev 1,421
Downloads (7d)
9,568
All-time downloads
5.2M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- CMB2 currently ranks #188 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 1,661 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.12.0, shipped on May 31, 2026 (68 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
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Details
| Author | Justin Sternberg |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.12.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-31 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
CMB2 is a metabox, custom fields, and forms library for WordPress that will blow your mind.
Frequently asked questions
Is CMB2 a free plugin?
Yes — CMB2 is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use CMB2?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is CMB2?
As of August 7, 2026, CMB2 ranks #188 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was CMB2 last updated?
CMB2 was last updated on May 31, 2026 (version 2.12.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes CMB2?
CMB2 is developed by Justin Sternberg. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2014.
