Custom Post Type UI vs Meta Box: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Custom Post Type UI
B-
1M+ installs · 4.6/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
Meta Box
C+
500K+ installs · 4.8/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureCustom Post Type UIMeta Box
Active Installs1.0M+500K+
User Rating4.6/54.8/5
Speed ScoreB-C+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.1
Last Updated2026-01-082026-02-02
Total Downloads22.4M+22.9M+
Verdict
FasterCustom-post-type-ui
More FeaturesCustom-post-type-ui
Overall WinnerCustom-post-type-ui
Full Reviews
Custom Post Type UI Performance ReviewMeta Box Performance Review

Frequently Asked Questions

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