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Better Field Groups for ACF

by YMMV Plugins · WordPress.org page

v1.0.1 Tested up to WP 7.0.4 PHP 7.4+

Better Field Groups for ACF has fewer than 10 active installs on WordPress.org and 418 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Better Field Groups for ACF at a glance

Active installs
fewer than 10
Total downloads
418
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Better Field Groups for ACF well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Cleaner Interface: Removes clutter from the post editor by hiding unnecessary edit icons that don’t serve content editors
  • Prevents User Confusion: Eliminates the risk of content editors accidentally clicking edit icons and ending up in technical configuration screens they…
  • Automatic Edit Icon Removal: Instantly hides all field group edit icons across your WordPress admin
  • Zero Configuration: Works immediately upon activation with no settings to configure or maintain
  • Zero Database Impact: Uses pure CSS solution with no database modifications or stored settings
  • Lightweight Code: Minimal resource usage with optimized, performance-focused implementation
  • Post Editor Focus: Only targets post and page editing screens, leaving other admin areas unchanged
  • Plugin Safety: Can be activated and deactivated safely with zero risk to existing field groups or data
  • Multi-Plugin Support: Compatible with both ACF and SCF plugins
  • Developer Safe: Doesn’t interfere with ACF’s core functionality or field group management

Details

Remove distracting edit icons from ACF (and SCF) field groups, creating a cleaner, more professional interface for content editors.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • acf
  • advanced custom fields
  • field group
  • field groups
  • scf

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Version
1.0.1
Last updated
May 20, 2026
First published
Oct 13, 2025
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Better Field Groups for ACF FAQ

What does Better Field Groups for ACF do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Better Field Groups for ACF offers Cleaner Interface: Removes clutter from the post editor by hiding unnecessary edit icons that don’t serve content editors, Prevents User Confusion: Eliminates the risk of content editors accidentally clicking edit icons and ending up in technical configuration screens they, Automatic Edit Icon Removal: Instantly hides all field group edit icons across your WordPress admin, Zero Configuration: Works immediately upon activation with no settings to configure or maintain and Zero Database Impact: Uses pure CSS solution with no database modifications or stored settings.

How many active installs does Better Field Groups for ACF have?

WordPress.org reports fewer than 10 active installs for Better Field Groups for ACF as of September 7, 2026.

Is Better Field Groups for ACF still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on May 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is Better Field Groups for ACF free?

Better Field Groups for ACF is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.