WordPress plugin comparison
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) vs Easy Content Manager (ECM)
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
by WP Engine
2M+ installs4.5
Easy Content Manager (ECM)
by Kodezen LLC
100+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has more active installs: 2M+, against 100+ for Easy Content Manager (ECM).
- On a typical day, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is downloaded about 18,905 times, Easy Content Manager (ECM) about 16.
- Easy Content Manager (ECM) is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.5 from 1,440 reviews.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 25, 2026 for Easy Content Manager (ECM).
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has been around longer: since 2011, against 2025 for Easy Content Manager (ECM).
Line by line
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) | Easy Content Manager (ECM) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #28 | #15,296 |
| Active installs | 2M+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1M | 317 |
| Rating | 4.5(1.4K) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.92 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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