Advanced Views – Display Framework – Gutenberg/Elementor/Shortcode
by WPLake · Page Builders
Query, filter and display content dynamically - WooCommerce and CPT Grids, ACF Galleries, MetaBox Maps and more.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
2K+
≈3K estimated
Momentum
-3%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “custom fields”, “elementor” and “gutenberg” for “views”, “framework” and “metabox”. “custom fields” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “views” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “elementor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “framework” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “metabox” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 72 average across 1,892 Page Builders plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.5%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 133.1K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Page Builders plugin keeps 2.4%, across 1,265 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Page Builders plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 18 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-06-17Reviewers keep praising fast, hands-on support and how quickly they can build custom field layouts, with a couple of older complaints about a caching plugin conflict and a clunky first-run editor experience.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 9 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 36 reviews, smoothed to 4.39★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
49
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
39%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.0
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| views | #6 | #6 | down 3 |
| elementor shortcode | #10 | #15 | up 7 |
| framework | #12 | #14 | down 1 |
| metabox framework | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| wordpress metabox framework | #5 | #6 | up 1 |
| acf shortcode | #6 | #7 | up 1 |
| metabox | #15 | #11 | down 9 |
| display | #24 | #16 | down 5 |
| cpt | #22 | #17 | down 6 |
| acf | #24 | #18 | down 3 |
| popular posts views | #11 | #15 | 0 |
| gutenberg in shortcode | #12 | #15 | up 1 |
| page views | #13 | #14 | down 5 |
| repeater | #23 | #16 | down 2 |
| posts views | #14 | #19 | up 2 |
| post views | #14 | #16 | down 2 |
| acf repeater | #24 | #14 | 0 |
| as metabox | #16 | #12 | up 8 |
| gutenberg shortcode | #18 | #20 | up 5 |
| acf repeater elementor | #18 | #13 | 0 |
| custom fields your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| elementor your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| posts grid your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| templates your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
139 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 111 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 5 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “custom fields”, “elementor” and “gutenberg” for “views”, “framework” and “metabox”. “custom fields” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “views” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “elementor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “framework” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “metabox” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 7K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
18
releases in the last 12 months
9d ago
latest release · v3.9.8 · 22 Oct 2026
130
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 27% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band today and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 3K.
At the current install trend, crossing 3K+ in roughly 238 days.
Install history since 15 Aug 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ prestonstreetaus5mo ago
Such an exceptionally useful plugin, that really fills a hole in WP and ACF functionality. Excellent support from the developers when needed too.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ricamiller8mo ago
Hi there, I am new to WordPress and Custom Fields, but an experienced developer so know a lot but have a lot to learn. I have a lot of experience with database and graphic design and that’s the crossroads where Advanced View helps me build the features I need for my club website. Support from Baxter has been fantastic. I know what I need but have difficulty getting up to speed with the amazing features in Advance Views. I have been able to get up to speed quickly and move into the advanced features that I need. Thank to support and development to the Advanced Views team! Ric
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bmoreinis11mo ago
We placed a support request to get code to generate excerpts for our layout template, and had it back the same day. Really super support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cwaite1.1y ago
This plug-in made my site customisation a breeze and the support from the team is amazing !!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ overhaulics1.6y ago
Very impressed with how simple this tool is as well as how easily it can be customized to do far more.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ismet19601.6y ago
This plugin is incompatible with the cache memory plugin. When I install the plugin on my site and make the necessary adjustments, it works without any problems, but when I install and activate the cache memory plugin to speed up my site, all of my website’s pages become white and all html coding is disabled. I recommend that you do not install it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hazlebury1.7y ago
Out of the box: Preview never finished loading The Views Field dropdown takes over the page, so wherever you click you get the dropdown. Requires a page refresh to get rid of the dropdown.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ingolechner2.0y ago
I had a problem with the plugin on my website that I was not able to locate or even fix. Within a couple of hours, the guys found and fixed the problem for me. Awesome!!! Thanks guys for your great support and the great plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-22 Version 3.9.8 Fix: PHP template engine reported unavailable on PHP 3.9.8
- 2026-10-15 Version 3.9.7 Feature: Elementor integration (Layout & Selection integration widgets) Feature adoption: Post Selection – Meta filters (static values only) Security enhancement: Layout – escape comment content field by default Readme: 3.9.7
- 2026-09-08 Version 3.9.6 Feature: Gutenberg integration (Layout & Selection integration blocks) Enhance: Edit screen – grouping & labeling, cut bottom margin 3.9.6
- 2026-08-22 Version 3.9.5 Readme updates: bumped WP version requirement to 5.9 Code style improvements 3.9.5
- 2026-08-20 Version 3.9.4 Readme updates: shorter title, bumped WP version requirement to 5.7 3.9.4
- 2026-08-14 Version 3.9.3 Enhance: Layout/Selection Title on editor screens Enhance: PHP snippet execution – now ignores top-level echo statements Enhance: Settings page behavior Uphold: Docs links Uphold: tested compatibility with WP 7.1 3.9.3
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.9.8). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 7.2 Advanced Views <= 3.9.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Comment Content ↗2026-10-26 CVE-2026-109995 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.9.6 Patched in 3.9.7
- Patched High · 8.8 Advanced Views – Display Posts, Custom Fields, and More <= 3.7.19 - Authenticated (Author+) Remote Code Execution via SSTI ↗2025-09-22 CVE-2025-10380 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine Affects <= 3.7.19 Patched in 3.7.20
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 1 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Query, filter and display content dynamically - WooCommerce and CPT Grids, ACF Galleries, MetaBox Maps and..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use cases", "use it").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Advanced Custom Fields and 3 more.
- ! Headings and lists 6 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,934 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "posts grid" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-31 3K+ → 2K+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2026-10-27 2K+ → 3K+ up after 5 days in tier
- 2026-10-22 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-10-21 2K+ → 3K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2026-10-18 3K+ → 2K+ down after 123 days in tier
- 2026-06-17 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-06-16 3K+ → 2K+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2026-06-12 2K+ → 3K+ up after 863 days in tier
Competes with
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Template Kit – Import 400K+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags B -
Jeg Kit for Elementor – Powerful Addons for Elementor, Widgets & Templates for WordPress 300K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags B
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