IngotForge Cards for ACF
Display responsive ACF cards in grid, list, or slider layouts with filtering, AJAX pagination, and scoped design controls.
Use with caution
IngotForge Cards for ACF works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where IngotForge Cards for ACF stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| acf | >100 |
| cards | >100 |
| custom fields | >100 |
| grid | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
About IngotForge Cards for ACF
From the official readme · v1.6.5Description
IngotForge Cards for ACF displays posts and ACF data as responsive cards. Version 1.6.5 retains [ingotforge_cards], existing shortcode defaults, and stored data.
Main features:
- Grid, list, and accessible Swiper slider layouts.
- AJAX pagination for grid and list layouts.
- ACF text, textarea, date, taxonomy, post object, relationship, file, and common scalar return types.
- Post type, taxonomy, meta, multiple-filter, and
{today}date filtering. - The Events Calendar date, cost, venue, upcoming-event, and past-event support.
- Visibility controls for images, titles, excerpts, ACF fields, taxonomy fields, dates, and document buttons.
- Instance-container, card, image, typography, spacing, border, shadow, hover, and responsive-height controls.
- Image-only cards and optional removal of image/title links.
- Instance-scoped styles and slider controls for pages containing multiple shortcodes.
- Conditional slider assets: Swiper loads only when a slider instance is rendered.
- Keyboard, focus, status, reduced-motion, and error-handling improvements.
- No analytics, tracking, telemetry, or external runtime asset requests.
The complete option reference and examples are available after activation under Settings > IngotForge Cards Manual and in SHORTCODE-REFERENCE.md inside the plugin package.
Examples
Responsive programme grid
[ingotforge_cards post_type="programme" fields="division,start_date" columns="3" per_page="9"]
Filtered document list
[ingotforge_cards post_type="document" layout="list" fields="description,pdf_documents_url,document_type" meta_filters="division:39175|document_type:32:LIKE" tax_filters="category:finance" per_page="6"]
Upcoming event cards
[ingotforge_cards post_type="tribe_events" fields="event_start_date,event_venue" event_display="upcoming" per_page="6"]
Responsive modern cards
[ingotforge_cards post_type="programme" fields="division" card_border_width="0" card_border_radius="18px" card_shadow="0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.12)" card_hover_shadow="0 18px 44px rgba(15,23,42,.18)" card_height_desktop="440px" card_height_tablet="400px" card_height_mobile="auto"]
Accessible autoplay slider
[ingotforge_cards post_type="testimonial" layout="slider" fields="client_name,quote" slides_per_view="3" slider_autoplay="true" slider_delay="5000" slider_pause_on_hover="true" slider_pause_on_focus="true"]<h3>Developer Integration</h3>
Optional extension points:
ingotforge_acf_cards_shortcode_argsfilters normalized shortcode arguments.ingotforge_acf_cards_query_argsfilters finalWP_Queryarguments.ingotforge_acf_cards_card_htmlfilters each rendered card before the plugin’s final allowed-HTML pass.ingotforge_acf_cards_asset_requirementsfilters styles detected before shortcode rendering.ingotforge:cards:updatedfires after successful AJAX pagination.ingotforge:cards:slider-readyfires when a slider is initialized.- Trigger
ingotforge:cards:refreshafter dynamically inserting slider markup. window.IngotForgeCards.loadPage(container, page)andwindow.IngotForgeCards.initSliders(context)are available for controlled integrations.
All approved ingotforge PHP identifiers, options, AJAX actions, handles, CSS prefixes, and shortcode names are retained.
Privacy
The plugin does not collect analytics, track users, create remote accounts, or send site content or personal data to an external service. Its front-end JavaScript communicates only with the site’s own WordPress AJAX endpoint when AJAX pagination is used.
Third-Party Library
Swiper v11.1.14 is bundled in assets/js/swiper-bundle.min.js and assets/css/swiper-bundle.min.css.
- Project: Swiper
- Source for the bundled version: Swiper 11.1.14 source
- License: MIT
The files are served locally. The plugin does not contact the Swiper project or a CDN at runtime.
Installation
- Install the ZIP through Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin, or copy the
ingotforge-cards-for-acffolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate IngotForge Cards for ACF.
- Activate Advanced Custom Fields or Advanced Custom Fields PRO.
- Add
[ingotforge_cards]to a page, post, block, widget, or page-builder shortcode element. - Open Settings > IngotForge Cards Manual for the full reference.
Basic example:
[ingotforge_cards post_type="post" fields="location,event_date" columns="3"]
Frequently asked questions
Does this update change the shortcode or saved data?
No. The shortcode remains [ingotforge_cards]. Version 1.6.5 does not add a database table, rename the existing option, or require content migration.
Does the plugin require Advanced Custom Fields?
Yes. Advanced Custom Fields or Advanced Custom Fields PRO must provide the get_field() and get_field_object() functions.
Can it display custom post types?
Yes. Use the registered post type slug, for example: [ingotforge_cards post_type="document" fields="description,pdf_documents_url"]
Can I hide individual card elements?
Yes. Controls include show_title, show_image, show_excerpt, show_acf_fields, show_taxonomies, show_date, and show_button. Image-only example: [ingotforge_cards post_type="programme" show_title="false" show_excerpt="false" show_acf_fields="false" show_button="false"]
Can I disable image and title links?
Yes. Set link_to="none". The legacy default remains link_to="post".
Can I style the background behind the complete card instance?
Yes. Use container_bg for the outer instance and card_bg for individual cards. It accepts HEX, RGB/RGBA, transparent, and safe gradients, and is empty by default. Example: container_bg="linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 100%)"
Can columns control the number of cards in a slider?
Yes. With layout="slider", explicit columns is a compatibility alias when slides_per_view is omitted. slides_per_view wins when both are supplied.
Are slider files loaded on every page?
No. The plugin pre-detects common shortcode placements so required styles can be printed in the page head. The shortcode callback remains as a fallback for builders and templates stored elsewhere. Swiper CSS and JavaScript load only when at least one instance uses layout="slider".
Is Swiper loaded from a CDN?
No. Swiper v11.1.14 is bundled locally and makes no remote request by itself.
Which design value formats are supported?
Design options accept validated values such as HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, currentColor, CSS variables, dimensions, shadows, and supported CSS functions. Values attempting to add declarations, URLs, markup, at-rules, or !important are rejected.
How do I troubleshoot an empty result?
Confirm that the post type and ACF field names are correct and that matching posts are published. Administrators can temporarily add debug="true"; debug output is not shown to visitors without the manage_options capability.
Changelog
Adds an optional instance background control. Existing shortcodes are unchanged when container_bg is omitted. No migration required.
1.6.5
- Added the opt-in
container_bgshortcode attribute for the background behind the complete shortcode instance. - Preserved existing output and theme/Elementor backgrounds when
container_bgis omitted;card_bgcontinues to style individual cards only.
1.6.4
- Fixed symbolic comparisons in
meta_compareandmeta_filters; compound{today}ranges are no longer truncated. - Added entity decoding and aliases; APIs are unchanged.
1.6.3
- Clarified the admin manual and warns when legacy
[acf_cards]is registered elsewhere; front-end behavior is unchanged.
1.6.2
- Restored approved slider sizing and supported explicit
columnswhenslides_per_viewis omitted. - Preserved explicit
slides_per_view, grid columns, and the 1.6.1 corrections.
1.6.1
- Corrected field alignment, image/card heights, query normalization, AJAX consistency, and early conditional style detection.
1.6.0
- Added compatible design, visibility, image, slider, accessibility, AJAX, security, and developer-integration improvements while retaining the approved public interface.
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FAQ
IngotForge Cards for ACF: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is IngotForge Cards for ACF free?
Yes. IngotForge Cards for ACF is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is IngotForge Cards for ACF safe to use in 2026?
IngotForge Cards for ACF works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use IngotForge Cards for ACF?
IngotForge Cards for ACF is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 175 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does IngotForge Cards for ACF work with WordPress 7.1?
IngotForge Cards for ACF is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does IngotForge Cards for ACF need?
IngotForge Cards for ACF requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was IngotForge Cards for ACF last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.5, was released on August 22, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes IngotForge Cards for ACF?
IngotForge Cards for ACF is developed and maintained by ingotpress.
What are the best alternatives to IngotForge Cards for ACF?
The most popular alternatives to IngotForge Cards for ACF are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).
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