Custom Field Widget
v0.1 βby scottwallick · updated 14 years ago
The Custom Field Widget displays values of custom field keys, allowing post- and page-specific meta sidebar content with limitless applications.
- Rank
- #12,646
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 223
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.2K
- 20,210 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Field Widget at a glance
Custom Field Widget is a WordPress plugin by scottwallick with 200+ active installs, the #12,646 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.1 β came out on Nov 29, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.6.1. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “custom key”. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats126 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Field Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 223 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 224 |
Rank over time
#12,646 · up 84 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,646 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,642 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,633 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,610 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,631 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,647 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,660 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,638 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,677 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,662 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,642 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,720 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,735 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,730 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.34% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v0.1 β100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1 β
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 2.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 6, 2008
- Last updated
- Nov 29, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Field Widget
How many websites use Custom Field Widget?
Custom Field Widget is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,646 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Field Widget been downloaded?
20,210 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Custom Field Widget last updated?
Version 0.1 β came out on Nov 29, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Custom Field Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Field Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.6.1, 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 Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 13 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 Widget have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Field Widget?
The plugins most like Custom Field Widget, by the tags they share, are Smart Custom Fields (50K+), Advanced Custom Fields (900+) and Advanced Custom Fields Viewer (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 223 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 20.2K |
| Author | scottwallick |
| First released | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Version | 0.1 β |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 29, 2012 |
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