Add Custom Fields to Media
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.
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.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Add Custom Fields to Media stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom fields | #59 |
| media | >100 |
| meta fields | #55 |
| upload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Add Custom Fields to Media
From the official readme · v2.0.4Description
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.
To display the custom fields in your theme, use the following shortcode in post/pages:
[acfm id="123" field="my_custom_field"]
Where id is the ID of the media item and field is the name of the custom field.
For PHP templates, use the following code:
echo get_post_meta( 123, 'my_custom_field', true );
To use this plugin effectively, download and intall it on your WordPress blog. Next, access “Media Custom Fields” page in your admin Settings and create a new custom field for your media uploads.
- Unique ID – The unique variable name for this item. It may not contain special characaters or spaces
- Field Title – The name you want to appear in the media uploader
- Field Help – A descriptive message you want to appear in the media uploader
Once you’ve added a custom field, you can access it via the Media Library or during the Add Media process of uploading a new item.
This plugin was originally developed by Christopher Ross. The plugin has been adopted and refactored by George Pattichis who will continue development and maintenance.
Installation
- In your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins > New Plugin, search for “Add Custom Fields To Media” and click “Install now”
- Alternatively, download the plugin and upload the contents of add-custom-fields-to-media.zip to your plugins directory, which usually is /wp-content/plugins/
- Activate the plugin
- Go to “Media Custom Fields” page in your admin Settings
Frequently asked questions
How do I display the contents of the custom fields?
[acfm id="123" field="my_custom_field"] – Shortcode echo get_post_meta( 123, 'my_custom_field', true ); – PHP code
Where can I get more information, or technical support for this plugin?
You can post in the support forum or contact me.
Changelog
2.0.4
- Security: Fix CSRF vulnerability in custom field deletion
- Compatibility with WordPress v6.9
2.0.3
- Full compliance with WordPress Coding Standards (PHPCS)
- Improved file docblocks and inline comments for standards
- Enhanced security and sanitization review
- Compatibility with WordPress v6.8
2.0.2
- Compatibility with WordPress v6.7
2.0.1
- Add links in plugins page
- Fix Typo about URLs
- Update Readme.txt
- Update translations
2.0.0 (January, 2024)
- Major Update
- Compatibility refactoring
- WP Coding Standards
- Added shortcode [acfm]
1.2.5 (March 31, 2013)
- fixed incorrectly named categories
- removed link to website from plugin links
- encoded and removed icon
- added support link
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FAQ
Add Custom Fields to Media: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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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