ACF Hide Layout
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…
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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.
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ACF Hide Layout stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| acf | >100 |
| advanced custom fields | >100 |
| flexible-content | >100 |
| hide layout | #25 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 5 reviews
About ACF Hide Layout
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
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 future.
Of course you can always just remove the layout, but if it’s a complex group of fields with a lot of data, re-creating it later would be a pain. And here the ACF Hide Layout plugin comes into play. It adds a small button with an “eye” icon to easily disable/enable flexible layout content without removing it.
See more info on the plugin website
Requirements
- WordPress >= 4.7
- Advanced Custom Fields Pro >= 5.7
Development
The source code can be found on GitHub.
Made by people who brought to you Flynt – The Component Based WordPress Starter Theme
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How to use it?
Next to the flexible content options “Add Layout” and “Remove Layout” is a new option “Hide / Show Layout”. Toggling that option will hide or show the layout on the fronted.
Changelog
1.2.1
- Fixed issue with PHP 8.2 warning
1.2
- Fixed issue with nested flexible_content
1.1
- Fixed issue with cloning fields
1.0.1
- Added German translation
- Updated Greek and Dutch translations
1.0
- Initial Release
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FAQ
ACF Hide Layout: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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