Post Types Order vs Meta Box: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Post Types Order vs Meta Box - MakeWPFast
Post Types Order
A
600K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
VS
Meta Box
A
500K+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeaturePost Types OrderMeta Box
Active Installs600K+500K+
User Rating4.5/54.8/5
Speed ScoreCC+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.67.1
Last Updated2026-01-222026-02-02
Total Downloads15.9M+22.9M+
Verdict
FasterMeta-box
More FeaturesPost-types-order
Overall WinnerMeta-box
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Frequently Asked Questions

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