WordPress plugin comparison

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) vs Elix Custom Fields and Post Types

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)

by WP Engine

2M+ installs4.5

Elix Custom Fields and Post Types

by Elix Apps

Fewer than 10 installs

At a glance

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has more active installs: 2M+, against fewer than 10 for Elix Custom Fields and Post Types.
On a typical day, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is downloaded about 18,905 times, Elix Custom Fields and Post Types about 5.
Elix Custom Fields and Post Types has no reviews yet.
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for Elix Custom Fields and Post Types.
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for Elix Custom Fields and Post Types.

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.

Metric	Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)	Elix Custom Fields and Post Types
Popular rank	#28	#64,454
Active installs	2M+	Fewer than 10
Downloads, last 30 days	1M	95
Rating	4.5(1.4K)	No ratings
Support threads resolved	100%	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×3.92	×0.05
Last release	8 days ago	15 days ago
Requires PHP	7.4	8.0

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