# ACF Hide Layout

> ACF Hide Layout has 1K+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 349 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ACF Hide Layout shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Sometimes you may need to hide/remove a flexible content layout from showing on the frontend of the website, but you would still like to keep it in the backend in case you need to re-enable that layout again in the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 16,618
- **Downloads (30 days):** 349 (+35.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Bleech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bleechberlin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/acf-hide-layout/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [acf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf/) | #37 | 355 |
| [advanced custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced-custom-fields/) | #20 | 142 |
| [flexible-content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flexible-content/) | #2 | 16 |
| [hide layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-layout/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| acf | >100 | 1,632 |
| advanced custom fields | >100 | 5,505 |
| flexible-content | >100 | 4,054 |
| hide layout | #25 | 3,667 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 95.2%
- Other: 4.8%

## 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 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 7 | [Really Simple CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-csv-importer/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (107) | Jul 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 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+ | 4.7/5 (27) | Sep 10, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACF Hide Layout free?
Yes. ACF Hide Layout is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ACF Hide Layout safe to use in 2026?
ACF Hide Layout shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ACF Hide Layout?
ACF Hide Layout is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,618 times since it launched in June 2020. It was downloaded 349 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ACF Hide Layout work with WordPress 7.1?
ACF Hide Layout is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ACF Hide Layout need?
ACF Hide Layout requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ACF Hide Layout last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on July 19, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes ACF Hide Layout?
ACF Hide Layout is developed and maintained by Bleech.

### What are the best alternatives to ACF Hide Layout?
The most popular alternatives to ACF Hide Layout 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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