# CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS

> CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS has 30+ active installs and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Are you already using the awesome PODS plugin to manage your custom content types and fields?**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,216
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (-1.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 26, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** VisualData (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/visualdata/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-field-groups-for-pods/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom field groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-field-groups/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom field sections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-field-sections/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | >100 | 322 |
| [pods custom field groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pods-custom-field-groups/) | #1 | 1 |
| [pods group](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pods-group/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom field groups | >100 | 3,112 |
| custom field sections | >100 | 6,302 |
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| pods custom field groups | #51 | 53 |
| pods group | #59 | 62 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS free?
Yes. CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS safe to use in 2026?
CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS?
CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,216 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS work with WordPress 7.1?
CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 26, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS?
CIO Custom Field Groups for PODS is developed and maintained by VisualData.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-field-groups-for-pods/ · Generated 2026-10-24 13:28 UTC by PageForge