Global Custom Fields
v1.3by Tommaso Meli · updated 5 years ago
Create Global Custom fields and save them into WP Options, get them with PHP or use gfc Shortcode
- Rank
- #13,520
- Down34 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 162
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,464 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Global Custom Fields at a glance
Global Custom Fields is a WordPress plugin by Tommaso Meli with 100+ active installs, the #13,520 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 11% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Mar 24, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 51 plugins tagged “advanced”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats111 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Global Custom Fields |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 162 · -9.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 179 |
Rank over time
#13,520 · down 85 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,520 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,486 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,433 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,454 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,524 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,443 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,415 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,449 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,357 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,379 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,407 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,437 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,435 |
Growth %
Average -0.83% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.94% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13437 → #13454
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- 5.4
- First released
- Apr 22, 2020
- Last updated
- Mar 24, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Global Custom Fields
How many websites use Global Custom Fields?
Global Custom Fields is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,520 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Global Custom Fields been downloaded?
3,464 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Global Custom Fields last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Mar 24, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Global Custom Fields compatible with the latest WordPress?
Global Custom Fields’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 Global Custom Fields 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 Global Custom Fields have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Global Custom Fields?
The plugins most like Global Custom Fields, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (900+), Flexible Content Extended for Advanced Custom Fields (600+) and Smart Custom Fields (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 162 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | Tommaso Meli |
| First released | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2021 |
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