ACF Pro JSON Sync
v1.0.1by sgengler · updated 12 years ago
Sync Advanced Custom Fields fields stored in json files into the database. Ideal for using ACF in multiple environments or in a team setting.
- Rank
- #19,914
- Down65 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 62
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 4,953 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ACF Pro JSON Sync at a glance
ACF Pro JSON Sync is a WordPress plugin by sgengler with 60+ active installs, the #19,914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 5, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 2 plugins tagged “simple fields”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats48 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ACF Pro JSON Sync |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 63 |
Rank over time
#19,914 · down 117 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,914 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,849 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,691 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,669 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,673 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,749 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,778 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,838 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,816 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,823 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,797 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.59% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 5, 2015
- Last updated
- Jan 5, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ACF Pro JSON Sync
How many websites use ACF Pro JSON Sync?
ACF Pro JSON Sync is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ACF Pro JSON Sync been downloaded?
4,953 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was ACF Pro JSON Sync last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 5, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is ACF Pro JSON Sync compatible with the latest WordPress?
ACF Pro JSON Sync’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Pro JSON Sync still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ACF Pro JSON Sync have?
No one has reviewed ACF Pro JSON Sync on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ACF Pro JSON Sync?
The plugins most like ACF Pro JSON Sync, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (900+), Smart Custom Fields (50K+) and Flexible Content Extended for Advanced Custom Fields (600+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 62 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | sgengler |
| First released | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 5, 2015 |
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