# Zen Custom Fields

> Zen Custom Fields has 10+ active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Zen Custom Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The plugin converts regular HTML tables, embedded in your page, into arrays of values that you can use in your templates to output the data. Custom fields can hold text and any HTML code (except for tables). Array of…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,325
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+30% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.16
- **Last updated:** May 9, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Grzegorz Sarzy?ski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/grzecho/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zen-custom-fields/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | >100 | 309 |
| [custom keys](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-keys/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-templates/) | #9 | 11 |
| [custom values](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-values/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #33 | 52 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom keys | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom templates | >100 | 9,784 |
| custom values | >100 | 9,810 |
| post meta | >100 | 7,381 |

## Version adoption

- 1.16: 100%

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

### Is Zen Custom Fields safe to use in 2026?
Zen Custom Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Zen Custom Fields?
Zen Custom Fields is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,325 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Zen Custom Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Zen Custom Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Zen Custom Fields last updated?
The latest version, 1.16, was released on May 9, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Zen Custom Fields?
Zen Custom Fields is developed and maintained by Grzegorz Sarzy?ski.

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


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