ACF Enhanced Message Field
v1.1.1by Dreb Bitanghol · updated 10 years ago
Adds an enhanced version of the default Message field to accept PHP and certainly no wpauto().
- Rank
- #8,428
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 624
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.7K
- 13,693 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ACF Enhanced Message Field at a glance
ACF Enhanced Message Field is a WordPress plugin by Dreb Bitanghol with 600+ active installs, the #8,428 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Apr 30, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.0. Among the 104 plugins tagged “message”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats114 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ACF Enhanced Message Field |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 624 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 624 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 627 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 627 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 628 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 627 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 627 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 626 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 628 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 633 |
Rank over time
#8,428 · down 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,428 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,427 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,422 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,423 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,419 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,409 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,414 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,409 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,398 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,409 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,419 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,430 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,424 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,421 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.79% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 20, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ACF Enhanced Message Field
How many websites use ACF Enhanced Message Field?
ACF Enhanced Message Field is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,428 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ACF Enhanced Message Field been downloaded?
13,693 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was ACF Enhanced Message Field last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Apr 30, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is ACF Enhanced Message Field compatible with the latest WordPress?
ACF Enhanced Message Field’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is ACF Enhanced Message Field still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ACF Enhanced Message Field have?
5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to ACF Enhanced Message Field?
The plugins most like ACF Enhanced Message Field, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) (2M+), Advanced Custom Fields (100K+) and ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom Fields (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 624 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 13.7K |
| Author | Dreb Bitanghol |
| First released | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2016 |
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