# YAML Custom Fields

> YAML Custom Fields has <10 active installs and 120 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** YAML Custom Fields is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Custom fields for pages, posts and every part of the site. You set the fields once. Writers fill them in.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 727
- **Downloads (30 days):** 120 (+135.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** starbist (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/starbist/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/yaml-custom-fields/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 826 |
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | >100 | 318 |
| [fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fields/) | #74 | 78 |
| [schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schema/) | >100 | 540 |
| [yaml](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/yaml/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| schema | >100 | 3,025 |
| yaml | #15 | 149 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [WP Subtitle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-subtitle/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Themebeez Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themebeez-toolkit/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is YAML Custom Fields safe to use in 2026?
YAML Custom Fields is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use YAML Custom Fields?
YAML Custom Fields is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 727 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does YAML Custom Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested YAML Custom Fields up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does YAML Custom Fields need?
YAML Custom Fields requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was YAML Custom Fields last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on September 28, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes YAML Custom Fields?
YAML Custom Fields is developed and maintained by starbist.

### What are the best alternatives to YAML Custom Fields?
The most popular alternatives to YAML Custom Fields are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yaml-custom-fields/ · Generated 2026-10-16 22:04 UTC by PageForge