Custom Field Snippet
v4.2by 水野史土 · updated 12 years ago
Creates Snippets like "echo get_post_meta($post->ID,'FIELD NAME',true);
- Rank
- #23,737
- Down153 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,756 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Field Snippet at a glance
Custom Field Snippet is a WordPress plugin by 水野史土 with 30+ active installs, the #23,737 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 4.2 came out on Jun 1, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 34 plugins tagged “snippet”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Field Snippet |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · -2.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#23,737 · down 147 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,737 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,584 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,385 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,681 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,636 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,618 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,691 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,552 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,673 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,708 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,569 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,586 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,590 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.43% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.78% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v4.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 1, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Field Snippet
How many websites use Custom Field Snippet?
Custom Field Snippet is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,737 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Field Snippet been downloaded?
5,756 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom Field Snippet last updated?
Version 4.2 came out on Jun 1, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Custom Field Snippet compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Field Snippet’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Custom Field Snippet still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Field Snippet have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Field Snippet?
The plugins most like Custom Field Snippet, by the tags they share, are Smart Custom Fields (50K+), Custom Post Template (10K+) and Meta Field Block (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | 水野史土 |
| First released | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Version | 4.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 1, 2014 |
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