# Add Custom Fields to Media

> Add Custom Fields to Media has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 147 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Add Custom Fields to Media works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**Allows users to add custom fields to the media uploader and access those fields in posts or template files. Great for adding copyrights, image meta etc.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 7,675
- **Downloads (30 days):** 147 (+32.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** George Pattichis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pattihis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-custom-fields-to-media/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | #89 | 303 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 736 |
| [meta fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-fields/) | #6 | 21 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | #80 | 219 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom fields | #59 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| meta fields | #55 | 5,872 |
| upload | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 69.9%
- 1.2: 30.1%

## 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 | [Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (165) | Sep 17, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-checkout-field-editor-pro/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (1,056) | Sep 1, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codepress-admin-columns/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,652) | Sep 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pods/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (418) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Secure Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-custom-fields/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (66) | Aug 20, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [Flexible Checkout Fields for WooCommerce – WooCommerce Checkout Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-checkout-fields/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (296) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [Sydney Toolbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sydney-toolbox/) | 50K+ | 2.3/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Field Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-field-template/) | 30K+ | 4/5 (24) | Aug 11, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Add Custom Fields to Media free?
Yes. Add Custom Fields to Media is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Add Custom Fields to Media safe to use in 2026?
Add Custom Fields to Media works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Add Custom Fields to Media?
Add Custom Fields to Media is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,675 times since it launched in July 2012. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Add Custom Fields to Media work with WordPress 7.1?
Add Custom Fields to Media is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Add Custom Fields to Media need?
Add Custom Fields to Media requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Add Custom Fields to Media last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on March 13, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes Add Custom Fields to Media?
Add Custom Fields to Media is developed and maintained by George Pattichis.

### What are the best alternatives to Add Custom Fields to Media?
The most popular alternatives to Add Custom Fields to Media are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Checkout Field Editor (Chec… (400K+ installs).


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