Head Meta Data — WordPress SEO Plugin
by Jeff Starr · WordPress.org page · Website
Head Meta Data has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 493,264 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 10, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Head Meta Data at a glance
Is Head Meta Data well maintained?
Head Meta Data reviews and ratings
19 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Head Meta Data ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Head Meta Data appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
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| Best SEO Plugins | #48 by tag, not in search | #87 | – |
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Details
Adds a custom set of <meta> tags to the <head> section of all posts & pages.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Head Meta Data competes in
Tags
- meta
- metadata
- robots
- seo
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- Version
- 20260810
- Last updated
- Aug 10, 2026
- First published
- Nov 14, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Head Meta Data FAQ
How many active installs does Head Meta Data have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Head Meta Data as of September 7, 2026.
Is Head Meta Data still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 10, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Head Meta Data free?
Head Meta Data is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Head Meta Data rank among SEO Plugins?
Head Meta Data is #87 in the WordPress.org SEO Plugins ranking.