Extended — WordPress Custom Field Plugin
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
by Konrad Chmielewski · WordPress.org page · Website
Extended has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,635,109 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 27, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Extended at a glance
Is Extended well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- 14+ New ACF Fields
- 10+ ACF Fields Enhanced
- 4+ New Field Groups Locations
- Self/Multi/Bidirectional Fields
- Advanced Fields Validation
- Flexible Content as Page Builder
- Optimize metadata with Performance Mode
- Advanced Front-End Forms Manager
- ACF Options Pages / Block Types Manager
- ACF & WordPress Meta Overview
- WordPress Post Types / Taxonomies Manager
- WordPress Options Manager
Extended reviews and ratings
132 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
132 reviews
- 5★
-
124
- 4★
-
2
- 3★
-
1
- 2★
-
0
- 1★
-
5
-
Effortless Gutenberg Block Creation
We love the simplicity of using Advanced Custom Fields: Extended to build custom Gutenberg blocks. It offers powerful features and seamless integration, making it easier than ever to create dynamic content. A perfect tool for streamlining custom WordPress development.
Coditive -
Excellent Support
Both times when I needed support, Konrad was quick to point out the cause and provide detailed explanation and solution. The plugin is awesome but what stands out is the support quality. It gives me confidence in continuing to use the plugin.
14oangus -
Excellent support
Great, detailed support from Konrad on my very specific issue.
gspowart -
Metadata not saved automatically
After great support I realised my mistake not understanding the full extent of why the plugin settings caused me a few issues. I am now giving this plugin 5 stars, but would like more tutorial videos for novices like me please - which is a bit greedy considering I am using the free version :-)
tomo55555 -
Just what ACF needed
So many great additions to ACF, I only wish I had found it 10 years ago. For the past couple of years it's become a staple of everyone of my builds providing dynamic Flexible Content previews on the backend. My clients love it and it gives a much better editing experience. Not to mention all of the other features and additions it brings to the table.
61pixels -
Quick support and extensive documentation
The support is quick and professional. Well-built reliable plugin.
muneebkiani
Where Extended ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Extended appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Custom Field Plugins | #8 by tag, #7 in search | #4 | – |
Extended alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Extended.
-
Advanced Custom Fields 2 million+ installs · 4.5 -
Custom Field Template 30,000+ installs · 4.0 -
Secure Custom Fields 90,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Pods 100,000+ installs · 4.8 -
WCK 10,000+ installs · 4.7
Compare Extended head to head
Extended 
Extended 
Extended 
Extended Details
All-in-one enhancement suite that improves WordPress & Advanced Custom Fields.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- acf
- admin
- custom fields
- fields
- meta
More from Konrad Chmielewski
-
WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post 30,000+ installs -
WP Steam Auth 70+ installs -
WP G2A Goldmine CD Keys Affiliate 10+ installs -
WP Front Admin fewer than 10 installs
- Version
- 0.9.2.7
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2026
- First published
- Mar 18, 2019
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Extended FAQ
What does Extended do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Extended offers 14+ New ACF Fields, 10+ ACF Fields Enhanced, 4+ New Field Groups Locations, Self/Multi/Bidirectional Fields and Advanced Fields Validation.
How many active installs does Extended have?
WordPress.org reports 100,000+ active installs for Extended as of September 7, 2026.
Is Extended still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 27, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does Extended have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 5 recent support threads for Extended are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Extended free?
Extended is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Extended rank among Custom Field Plugins?
Extended is #4 in the WordPress.org "custom-fields" ranking as of today.