Plinth Custom Fields
A self-contained custom fields manager with repeater support, location rules, and JSON import/export — no third-party dependencies required.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Plinth Custom Fields stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom fields | >100 |
| custom post types | >100 |
| field groups | >100 |
| meta box | >100 |
| repeater | >100 |
About Plinth Custom Fields
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Plinth Custom Fields lets you build custom field groups and attach them to post types, page templates, specific pages, or post statuses — without depending on any other plugin.
Key features:
- 12 field types: Text, Textarea, Number, Email, URL, Image, Select, Radio, Checkbox, True/False, WYSIWYG Editor, and Repeater
- Repeater fields with drag-to-reorder rows and nested sub-fields
- Location rules with AND/OR logic — show fields only where you need them
- Import and export field groups as JSON, so you can move configurations between sites
- Template functions for theme developers:
plinth_get_field(),plinth_the_field(),plinth_get_image(),plinth_get_rows(),plinth_have_rows(),plinth_the_row(),plinth_get_sub_field(),plinth_the_sub_field() - All data stored in standard
wp_postmeta, prefixed with_plinth_so it never collides with other plugins - Zero external dependencies — works entirely on top of WordPress core
For Theme Developers
Once a field group is created and assigned to a location, pull the values into any template file:
<?php
$title = plinth_get_field( 'hero_title' );
$image = plinth_get_image( 'hero_image', null, 'large' );
if ( plinth_have_rows( 'team_members' ) ) :
while ( plinth_rows_remaining() ) : plinth_the_row(); ?>
<h3><?php plinth_the_sub_field( 'name' ); ?></h3>
<?php endwhile;
endif;
?>
Installation
- Upload the
plinth-custom-fieldsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install directly through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Plinth Custom Fields → Add New to create your first field group.
- Set Location Rules to choose where the field group should appear.
- Edit a matching post or page to see your custom fields in a meta box.
Frequently asked questions
Does this require any other plugin?
No. Plinth Custom Fields is fully self-contained and has zero dependencies on any other plugin.
Can I move field groups between sites?
Yes. Go to Plinth Custom Fields → Import / Export to export a JSON file of your field groups, then import that same file on another site.
How do repeater fields store their data?
Repeater rows are stored as individual wp_postmeta rows (a row-count meta key plus one meta key per cell), which keeps the data simple to query directly from the database if needed.
Will this conflict with my theme’s existing custom fields?
All meta keys are prefixed with _plinth_ and the leading underscore keeps them out of WordPress’s native Custom Fields panel, minimizing collision risk with other plugins or theme code.
Changelog
Initial release.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- 12 field types including Repeater with drag-sort and nested sub-fields.
- Location rules engine with AND/OR logic.
- JSON import/export for field groups.
- Template functions for theme developers.
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Plinth Custom Fields: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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