Custom Field Template
by Hiroaki Miyashita · Uncategorized
Also makes 14 other plugins · 42.7K+ installs across the portfolio →
The Custom Field Template plugin extends the functionality of custom fields.
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Health
B 82/100
no flags
Active installs
30K+
≈35K estimated
Momentum
-8%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “fields”, “meta” and “custom fields” for “wpautop”, “custom field” and “custom template”. “fields” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wpautop” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “meta” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “custom field” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom fields” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “custom template” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
82 health vs 58 average across 25,734 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.4%
of downloads still active
At least 30K of 1.2M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,766 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized 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 6 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
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.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 81 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.0★ over 24 reviews, smoothed to 4.07★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →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.
41
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
+0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
25%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| cft your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| custom field | #5 | #9 | up 1 |
| template plugin | #6 | #13 | up 1 |
| field | #7 | #14 | up 2 |
| wpautop | #4 | #6 | up 1 |
| template your tag | #9 | #20 | up 1 |
| custom template | #6 | #14 | 0 |
| custom fields your tag | #14 | #20 | up 4 |
| template tags | #9 | #15 | 0 |
| template tag | #10 | #17 | down 1 |
| category template | #10 | #17 | 0 |
| farsi | #9 | #9 | 0 |
| field group | #10 | #18 | 0 |
| page template | #11 | #19 | down 1 |
| field groups | #11 | #17 | 0 |
| custom page template | #7 | #18 | 0 |
| meta field | #12 | #18 | 0 |
| custom shortcode | #12 | #19 | 0 |
| post template | #13 | #22 | 0 |
| custom templates | #13 | #22 | 0 |
| fields your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| meta your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
187 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 140 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “fields”, “meta” and “custom fields” for “wpautop”, “custom field” and “custom template”. “fields” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wpautop” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “meta” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “custom field” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom fields” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “custom template” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “custom fields”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 22.3K · 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.
6
releases in the last 12 months
3mo ago
latest release · v2.8.1 · 11 Aug 2026
191
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 16% 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 “30K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 11 months ago; the previous band took 23 months to cross, which places it about 53% of the way through.
Install history since 15 Apr 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ edwinbradford2.3y ago
I’ve been using Custom Field Template on my portfolio site for decades during which it has been actively maintained, as soon as WordPress core is updated, Custom Field Template is if necessary. I see a few posts saying it’s confusing or hard to use, I’m not a developer, I’ve just learnt it as I go along, if I can learn it, anyone can. If you want something that will hold your hand with a support forum then you might be better off paying for support with a paid for product but this does everything I’ve ever needed and has never once broken or let me down.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ aschlemmer4.7y ago
very useful plugin This topic was modified 4 years, 4 months ago by aschlemmer.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ beloepero7.0y ago
Exellent plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Ravi8.2y ago
thanks for solving the issue… This topic was modified 7 years, 11 months ago by Ravi. This topic was modified 7 years, 11 months ago by Ravi.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ edwardyves28.7y ago
What image extension will work? I can insert multiple images in 1 posts.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ webtexweb9.6y ago
All I want to do is add an individual banner on each page. But no. Way to complex.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Rob - 5StarPlugins / PressWizards9.9y ago
I can’t recommend using it all until these editor issues are resolved.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Marianapoe11.2y ago
For more languages and sites excellent solution.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 15 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.8.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Custom Field Template <= 2.7.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Media File Deletion via 'file_field' Parameter ↗2026-09-21 CVE-2026-12995 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 2.7.8 Patched in 2.8
- Patched Medium · 6.5 Custom Field Template <= 2.7.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via 'post_ID' Parameter ↗2026-09-18 CVE-2026-9855 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.7.8 Patched in 2.8
- 2026-06-29 CVE-2026-57687 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.7.8 Patched in 2.8
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Custom Field Template <= 2.7.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-12-24 CVE-2025-68607 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.7.7 Patched in 2.7.8
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Custom Field Template <= 2.7.6 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure ↗2025-12-08 CVE-2025-63058 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 2.7.6 Patched in 2.7.7
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Custom Field Template <= 2.6.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-08-29 CVE-2024-44062 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.5 Patched in 2.6.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Custom Field Template <= 2.6.1 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode ↗2024-06-10 CVE-2023-6745 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.1 Patched in 2.6.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Custom Field Template <= 2.6.1 - Authenticated(Constibutor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Field Name ↗2024-06-10 CVE-2024-0627 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.1 Patched in 2.6.2
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Custom Field Template <= 2.6.1 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Information Exposure ↗
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Custom Field Template <= 2.6.1 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scritping ↗2024-06-10 CVE-2024-0653 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.1 Patched in 2.6.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Custom Field Template <= 2.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via $search_label ↗2024-02-14 CVE-2024-25919 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6 Patched in 2.6.1
- 2023-07-24 CVE-2023-38392 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.5.9 Patched in 2.6.0
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
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 73 languages, 1 at 90% or more
Plus 49 more locales with partial translations.
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
3 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you have"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,540 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "meta" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-12-02 40K+ → 30K+ down after 703 days in tier
- 2023-12-30 50K+ → 40K+ down after 550 days in tier
- 2022-06-28 60K+ → 50K+ down after 525 days in tier
- 2021-01-19 70K+ → 60K+ down after 252 days in tier
- 2020-05-12 80K+ → 70K+ down after 664 days in tier
- 2018-07-18 90K+ → 80K+ down after 108 days in tier
- 2018-04-01 80K+ → 90K+ up after 58 days in tier
- 2018-02-02 90K+ → 80K+ down
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) 2M+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended 100K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
Secure Custom Fields 100K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags B -
Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks 20K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Genesis Custom Blocks 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
Product Input Fields for WooCommerce 4K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B
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