CMB2: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Justin Sternberg · Rank #167
CMB2 is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 300K+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 133,786 downloads for CMB2. HostList install rank: #167. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
CMB2 is a metabox, custom fields, and forms library for WordPress that will blow your mind.
Install trend
300K+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.4
- Requires PHP 7.4
- Last updated 31 May 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2014-09-16
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use CMB2?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 300K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is CMB2 actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 31 May 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
What hosting should I use with CMB2?
Start with HostList guidance on Best WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.