# Ultimate Fields

> Ultimate Fields has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 20 reviews and 167 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Ultimate Fields works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**With Ultimate Fields you can easily create fields in the admin. Those fields can be displayed when you are editing a post or page (any post type actually) or in an options page (ex. Theme Options) anywhere in the admin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 15,362
- **Downloads (30 days):** 167 (+23.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 20 reviews
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 15, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Radoslav Georgiev (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/radogeorgiev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-fields/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | #53 | 309 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #38 | 237 |
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #6 | 52 |
| [repeater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/repeater/) | #12 | 42 |
| [theme options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme-options/) | #8 | 22 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| meta | >100 | 9,976 |
| post meta | >100 | 7,371 |
| repeater | >100 | 699 |
| theme options | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 90%
- 1.0: 6.9%
- 1.2: 3.1%

## 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 | 82/100 |
| 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 Ultimate Fields free?
Yes. Ultimate Fields is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ultimate Fields safe to use in 2026?
Ultimate Fields works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ultimate Fields?
Ultimate Fields is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,362 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 167 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ultimate Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Ultimate Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Ultimate Fields need?
Ultimate Fields requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Ultimate Fields last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.2, was released on May 15, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Ultimate Fields?
Ultimate Fields is developed and maintained by Radoslav Georgiev.

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


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