# Plinth Custom Fields

> Plinth Custom Fields has <10 active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Plinth Custom Fields works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**A self-contained custom fields manager with repeater support, location rules, and JSON import/export — no third-party dependencies required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 185
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+58.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shobhit Verma (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shobhitverma/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plinth-custom-fields/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | >100 | 310 |
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | >100 | 213 |
| [field groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/field-groups/) | #4 | 5 |
| [meta box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-box/) | #49 | 49 |
| [repeater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/repeater/) | #40 | 42 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| field groups | >100 | 3,618 |
| meta box | >100 | 4,048 |
| repeater | >100 | 706 |

## 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 Plinth Custom Fields free?
Yes. Plinth Custom Fields is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Plinth Custom Fields safe to use in 2026?
Plinth Custom Fields works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plinth Custom Fields?
Plinth Custom Fields is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 185 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plinth Custom Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Plinth Custom Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Plinth Custom Fields need?
Plinth Custom Fields requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Plinth Custom Fields last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 10, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Plinth Custom Fields?
Plinth Custom Fields is developed and maintained by Shobhit Verma.

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


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