# ACF: Field Selector

> ACF: Field Selector has 30+ active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ACF: Field Selector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**The filed selector field allows the selection of other custom fields. This is useful in situations where you want to give the user powerful display options. You could, for example, allow the user to select which custom…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,952
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-19.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 22, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielpataki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielpataki/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/acf-field-selector-field/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [acf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf/) | >100 | 359 |
| [fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fields/) | #34 | 78 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| acf | >100 | 1,675 |
| fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 4.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (1,440) | Sep 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-content-analysis-for-yoast-seo/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (35) | Oct 6, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-font-awesome/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Aug 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Table Field Add-on for ACF and SCF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-table-field/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (59) | Oct 19, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Really Simple CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-csv-importer/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (107) | Jul 16, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-gravityforms-add-on/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (14) | Dec 2, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [ACF Quick Edit Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-quickedit-fields/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Jan 11, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Image Aspect Ratio Crop Field for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-image-aspect-ratio-crop/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (26) | Oct 16, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACF: Field Selector free?
Yes. ACF: Field Selector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ACF: Field Selector safe to use in 2026?
ACF: Field Selector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ACF: Field Selector?
ACF: Field Selector is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,952 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ACF: Field Selector work with WordPress 7.1?
ACF: Field Selector is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ACF: Field Selector last updated?
The latest version, 4.0.0, was released on April 22, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes ACF: Field Selector?
ACF: Field Selector is developed and maintained by danielpataki.

### What are the best alternatives to ACF: Field Selector?
The most popular alternatives to ACF: Field Selector are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).


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