Classic Widgets vs Meta Box: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Classic Widgets
C
2M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
VS
Meta Box
C+
500K+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureClassic WidgetsMeta Box
Active Installs2.0M+500K+
User Rating4.9/54.8/5
Speed ScoreCC+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.67.1
Last Updated2025-12-082026-02-02
Total Downloads7.1M+22.9M+
Verdict
FasterMeta-box
More FeaturesClassic-widgets
Overall WinnerMeta-box
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Classic Widgets or Meta Box?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Meta Box scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Classic Widgets or Meta Box?
Meta Box is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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