Display Custom Fields
This plugin allows you to display the value of a custom field on a page or post. Permitted values are raw text, html, javascript, javascript file url, css, css file.
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Display Custom Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where Display Custom Fields stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom fields | >100 |
| display field value | >100 |
| display meta | >100 |
| meta | >100 |
| meta fields | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Display Custom Fields
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
This plugin allows you to display the value of a custom field on a page or post. Permitted values are raw text, html, javascript, javascript file url, css, css file.
Since version 1.1.x it also allows you to show a custom field of any page or post, provided you have the id.
One of the intended use of this plugin is to provide just in time code without editing the theme. Often code, especially css, gets lost with theme change. This techniques will ensure the values are loaded only on the given page and they will survive changes of themes and other plugins.
You can also use this to include javascript snippets or files. They will only be loaded on the given post or page. This in turn allows for loading of scripts only where needed.
You may use the plugin in two ways:
[dcf field=”name_of_custom_field”]
or optionally you can
– define the type of the field value. By default the type is “raw”.
– provide the id number of the page or post. By default, it would be the current page/post id.
[dcf field=”name_of_custom_field” type=”value_type” id=’post_or_page_id_number’]
The accepted value types are:
“raw” – this is the default and you do not need to specify this type. It outputs the value as it is. You can use html code in the values quite safely.
“js” – use this to specify that the value is actually javascript. Do not wrap it with the script tag. Remember that $ is not a valid jQuery replacement in WordPress. You should use “jQuery” instead.
“jsf” – You may need to include a javascript file. The value of the custom field should be a fully qualified javascript file url.
“css” – use this to specify css code in the value of the custom field.
“cssf” – You may need to include a css file. The value of the custom field should be a fully qualified css file url. Here I would like to note that:
– It is highly unusual to include css files in the body. However, it does work.
– There may be a side effect that some elements may not show properly until the css file is completely loaded.
Installation
The installation has no special requirements. Proceed as normal.
Upload the display-custom-fields folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Alternatively use the upload plugin installable zip
Activate the plugin through the \’Plugins\’ menu in WordPress
There are no settings in the normal version.
The pro version installs a additional security configuration in the menu.
Changelog
There are no known compatibility issues in upgrading from 1.0.1 to 1.1.1
1.1.1
Allows you to show a custom field of any page or post, provided you have the id.
1.0.1
The description has been updated
1.0.0
Initial release
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Display Custom Fields: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Display Custom Fields free?
Yes. Display Custom Fields is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Display Custom Fields safe to use in 2026?
Display Custom Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Display Custom Fields?
Display Custom Fields is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,684 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Display Custom Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Display Custom Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Display Custom Fields last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on July 31, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Display Custom Fields?
Display Custom Fields is developed and maintained by TeaCii.
What are the best alternatives to Display Custom Fields?
The most popular alternatives to Display Custom Fields are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Checkout Field Editor (Chec… (400K+ installs).
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