# ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom Fields

> ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custo… has 10K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 42 reviews and 507 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**The ACF Theme Code plugin automatically generates the code needed to implement Advanced Custom Fields in your themes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 153,460
- **Downloads (30 days):** 507 (+10.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 42 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.5.6
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aaron Rutley (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aaronrutley/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/acf-theme-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [acf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf/) | #15 | 350 |
| [advanced custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced-custom-fields/) | #7 | 139 |
| [automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automation/) | #10 | 637 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #14 | 143 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| acf | >100 | 1,557 |
| advanced custom fields | >100 | 5,291 |
| automation | >100 | 3,147 |
| php | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 93.4%
- 1.4: 5.2%
- Other: 1.4%

## 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 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-content-analysis-for-yoast-seo/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (35) | Aug 18, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 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) | Sep 14, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 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+ | 4.8/5 (26) | Sep 10, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… free?
Yes. ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… safe to use in 2026?
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus…?
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 153,460 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 507 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… work with WordPress 7.1?
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… need?
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… last updated?
The latest version, 2.5.6, was released on November 28, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus…?
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… is developed and maintained by Aaron Rutley.

### What are the best alternatives to ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus…?
The most popular alternatives to ACF Theme Code for Advanced Cus… 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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