# Advanced Custom Fields: E… vs All custom fields & groups

> Advanced Custom Fields: E… vs All custom fields & groups compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against All custom fields & groups.

**Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against All custom fields & groups.** Choose Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose All custom fields & groups if you care most about download trend.

| | Advanced Custom Fields: Extended | All custom fields & groups |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 34.9K ✅ | 81 |
| Download trend | -45.5% | +32.8% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 132 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 76/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 2 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 6.5.13 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… or All custom fields & groups?
Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against All custom fields & groups. Choose Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose All custom fields & groups if you care most about download trend.

### Is Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… more popular than All custom fields & groups?
Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with <10 for All custom fields & groups.

### Can I use Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… and All custom fields & groups together?
Both plugins cover acf and fields, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… and All custom fields & groups free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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