WordPress plugin comparison
ACF Enhanced Message Field vs Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
ACF Enhanced Message Field
by Dreb Bitanghol
600+ installs5.0
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
by WP Engine
2M+ installs4.5
At a glance
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has more active installs: 2M+, against 600+ for ACF Enhanced Message Field.
- On a typical day, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is downloaded about 18,905 times, ACF Enhanced Message Field about 6.
- ACF Enhanced Message Field is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews, against 4.5 from 1,440 reviews.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Apr 30, 2016 for ACF Enhanced Message Field.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.5.0 for ACF Enhanced Message Field.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for ACF Enhanced Message Field.
Line by line
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | ACF Enhanced Message Field | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,428 | #28 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 2M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 103 | 1M |
| Rating | 5.0(7) | 4.5(1.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 4.5.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.92 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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