ACF Advanced Search
This plugin extends the WordPress search widget and allows to search by content with filters in fields created using Advanced Custom Fields plugin. Free and Pro versions of ACF plugin are supported.
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ACF Advanced Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ACF Advanced Search stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| advanced custom fields | >100 |
| advanced search | >100 |
| advanced search widget | >100 |
| search filters | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About ACF Advanced Search
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
This plugin extends the WordPress search widget and allows to search by content with filters in fields created using Advanced Custom Fields plugin. Free and Pro versions of ACF plugin are supported.
For displaying ACF fields in a single post can be used short code
[displayACFfields]
If you edit template in PHP editor you can use:
<?php echo do_shortcode('[displayACFfields]'); ?>
Changelog
1.2.1
Solved issue with search in a dashboard – 14 March 2017
1.2.1
Fixed minor bugs – 24 March 2017
1.2.0
Fixed minor bugs – 22 March 2017
1.1.0
Release Date – 01 March 2017
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FAQ
ACF Advanced Search: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is ACF Advanced Search free?
Yes. ACF Advanced Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ACF Advanced Search safe to use in 2026?
ACF Advanced Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ACF Advanced Search?
ACF Advanced Search is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,341 times since it launched in March 2017. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does ACF Advanced Search work with WordPress 7.1?
ACF Advanced Search is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was ACF Advanced Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on March 24, 2017 (10 years ago).
Who makes ACF Advanced Search?
ACF Advanced Search is developed and maintained by Victor Demianenko.
What are the best alternatives to ACF Advanced Search?
The most popular alternatives to ACF Advanced Search are ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs), Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… (90K+ installs) and Table Field Add-on for ACF… (50K+ installs).
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