CMB2 — WordPress Custom Field Plugin
by Justin Sternberg · WordPress.org page · Website
CMB2 has 300,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 5,239,585 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 31, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
CMB2 at a glance
Is CMB2 well maintained?
CMB2 reviews and ratings
91 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where CMB2 ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that CMB2 appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Custom Field Plugins | #5 by tag, #76 in search | #16 | – |
| Best Contact Form Plugins | #13 by tag, not in search | #40 | – |
CMB2 alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with CMB2.
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Custom Field Template 30,000+ installs · 4.0 -
Advanced Custom Fields 2 million+ installs · 4.5 -
ACF Photo Gallery Field 60,000+ installs · 4.0 -
Extended 100,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Secure Custom Fields 90,000+ installs · 4.8
Details
CMB2 is a metabox, custom fields, and forms library for WordPress that will blow your mind.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings CMB2 competes in
Tags
- fields
- forms
- metaboxes
- options
- settings
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- Version
- 2.12.0
- Last updated
- May 31, 2026
- First published
- Sep 16, 2014
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
CMB2 FAQ
How many active installs does CMB2 have?
WordPress.org reports 300,000+ active installs for CMB2 as of September 7, 2026.
Is CMB2 still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 31, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is CMB2 free?
CMB2 is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does CMB2 rank among Custom Field Plugins?
CMB2 is #16 in the WordPress.org Custom Field Plugins ranking.