Embed Custom Field
v1.0.3by PhilHilton · updated 5 years ago
Adds shortcode for including a custom field on a page or post. Note that the Gutenberg blocks content editor includes a "Custom HTML" block …
- Rank
- #20,425
- Down69 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 55
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,380 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Custom Field at a glance
Embed Custom Field is a WordPress plugin by PhilHilton with 50+ active installs, the #20,425 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 29, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.0. Among the 350 plugins tagged “custom fields”, it ranks #105. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Custom Field |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 55 · -3.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 57 |
Rank over time
#20,425 · down 113 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,425 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,356 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,356 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,425 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,379 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,385 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,323 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,322 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,413 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,393 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,322 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,389 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,312 |
Growth %
Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.51% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9.0
- Tested up to
- 5.8.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 29, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 29, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Custom Field
How many websites use Embed Custom Field?
Embed Custom Field is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,425 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Custom Field been downloaded?
3,380 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Embed Custom Field last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 29, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Embed Custom Field compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed Custom Field’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.0, 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 Embed Custom Field still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Custom Field have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Custom Field?
The plugins most like Embed Custom Field, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) (2M+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Advanced Custom Fields (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 55 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | PhilHilton |
| First released | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2021 |
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- Rank
- #28
- Installs
- 2M+
- 4.5
Shortcodes Ultimate
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- Rank
- #148
- Installs
- 400K+
- 4.9
Advanced Custom Fields
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- Rank
- #450
- Installs
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Secure Custom Fields
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- #403
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Shortcoder
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