# Enzymes

> Enzymes has 10+ active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Enzymes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Retrieve properties and custom fields of posts, pages, and authors, right into the visual editor of posts and pages, and everywhere else.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,258
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+52.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 27, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrea Ercolino (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aercolino/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/enzymes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | >100 | 312 |
| [enzymes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/enzymes/) | #1 | 1 |
| [inclusion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/inclusion/) | #2 | 4 |
| [properties](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/properties/) | #9 | 15 |
| [transclusion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/transclusion/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| enzymes | #3 | 4 |
| inclusion | >100 | 759 |
| properties | >100 | 3,821 |
| transclusion | #4 | 4 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## 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 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (165) | Oct 7, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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) | Oct 7, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pods/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (418) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Secure Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-custom-fields/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Aug 20, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 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 Enzymes free?
Yes. Enzymes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Enzymes safe to use in 2026?
Enzymes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Enzymes?
Enzymes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,258 times since it launched in April 2007. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Enzymes work with WordPress 7.1?
Enzymes is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Enzymes last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on June 27, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Enzymes?
Enzymes is developed and maintained by Andrea Ercolino.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enzymes/ · Generated 2026-10-14 20:26 UTC by PageForge