Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Meta Box

A WordPress developer toolkit for custom fields

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Meta Box launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   WPOnion▲87

   A lightweight and flexible dev framework for WordPress 🛠️

   2019 · wponion.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WordPress Stash▲237

   A curated directory of resources and tools for WordPress

   2017 · horsesforcourses.uk.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   WordPress 7.0▲255

   Hey folks, I would like to show you a new WordPress plugin and ask you for your opinion. The plugin allows you to find large files in your WordPress installation. This is useful, for example, when hard disk space is running low or backups are becoming too large or taking too long. If you like it, I am happy to get a rating on wordpress.org. I am thankful for any review / comment! Thanks, Marcel

   May 2026 · wordpress.org · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Stack Overflow Documentation▲227

   A crowdsourced developer documentation

   2016 · stackoverflow.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Box API Navigator▲134

   An interactive tool for learning the Box API

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Beaver Builder▲233

   A drag and drop design system for WordPress

   2017 · wpbeaverbuilder.com · its alternatives →

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   Botpress▲190

   The WordPress of Bots

   2017 · botpress.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   AddThis for WordPress▲77

   Easy tools for driving conversions & engagement

   2014 · wordpress.org · its alternatives →

9. 9
   A directory of single-page sites and useful apps▲164

   Explore a curated collection of the best free time-saving online tools, widgets & web utilities for developers, designers, and creators.

   2012 · thetoolbox.cc · its alternatives →

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    Zilly▲80

    A smart bot for WordPress resources

    2016 · wpshout.com · its alternatives →

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    Sketch Toolbox▲128

    A super simple plugin manager for Sketch

    2014 · sketchtoolbox.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Bedrock▲82

    WordPress boilerplate with modern development tools

    2015 · roots.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Codeable▲85

    Get your WordPress tasks done

    2014 · codeable.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Shifting WordPress to the JAMstack▲14

    Make your Wordpress static

    2017 · heavybit.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Developer Toolbox▲79

    Access 15+ carefully constructed developer tools

    2022 · developertoolbox.app · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Frontend Toolkit▲10

    Tiny tools to speed up your CSS, SEO & dev workflows

    2025 · fatihkrkci.github.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Reuse Builder▲6

    Unlimited Custom Fields Into WordPress, Generate Everything.

    2017 · wordpress.org · its alternatives →

18. 18
    King of App▲6

    Wordpress for apps

    2017 · kingofapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Meta Display Block▲7

    Showcase post meta fields

    2025 · wordpress.org · its alternatives →

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    wp-pro.club▲6

    wordpress, wp, dev, wedev, modern dev, php

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    WPScans▲7

    Automated Wordpress Scans

    2016 · wpsec.com · its alternatives →

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    WP IDE▲14

    WordPress development in the cloud

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Developer Toolkit▲6

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Advanced Custom Fields▲13

    Advanced Custom Fields for WordPress Developers.

    2019 · advancedcustomfields.com · its alternatives →

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