Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies
v1.0.3by shounakgupte · updated 8 years ago
The two major systems for adding data to posts in WordPress are custom taxonomies and custom fields. This plugin is useful to convert custom fields in …
- Rank
- #36,523
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,759 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies at a glance
Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies is a WordPress plugin by shounakgupte with 10+ active installs, the #36,523 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 29, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 80 plugins tagged “taxonomies”, it ranks #46. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#36,523 · up 11,162 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #36,523 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,985 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,420 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,570 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,932 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,659 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,138 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,771 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,411 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,685 |
Growth %
Average +1.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +16.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #38411 → #43570
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 8, 2018
- Last updated
- Jul 29, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies
How many websites use Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies?
Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,523 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies been downloaded?
1,759 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 29, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies compatible with the latest WordPress?
Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies?
The plugins most like Convert custom fields to custom taxonomies, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator (10K+), Dynamic Fields Engine (3K+) and Edit Custom Fields (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | shounakgupte |
| First released | Jul 8, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2018 |
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