Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields
v1.3.0by Jose Vega · updated 2 months ago
Display post and user custom fields data anywhere on the frontend using a shortcode, including advanced custom fields (ACF) fields.
- Rank
- #8,718
- Up47 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 552
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.1K
- 14,102 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Display custom fields in the frontend at a glance
Display custom fields in the frontend is a WordPress plugin by Jose Vega with 500+ active installs, the #8,718 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 23% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Aug 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “wp page templates”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats258 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Display custom fields in the frontend |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 552 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 552 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 549 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 550 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 550 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 550 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 550 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 549 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 552 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 549 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 549 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 553 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 552 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 566 |
Rank over time
#8,718 · up 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,718 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,765 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,755 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,749 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,743 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,740 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,742 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,749 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,722 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,751 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,759 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,723 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,747 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,742 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.55% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.55% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.47% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8747 → #8743Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.378%
- v1.218%
- v1.13.5%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 24, 2017
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Display custom fields in the frontend
How many websites use Display custom fields in the frontend?
Display custom fields in the frontend is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,718 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Display custom fields in the frontend been downloaded?
14,102 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Display custom fields in the frontend last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Aug 22, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Display custom fields in the frontend compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Display custom fields in the frontend still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Display custom fields in the frontend have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Display custom fields in the frontend?
The plugins most like Display custom fields in the frontend, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) (2M+), Advanced Custom Fields (100K+) and Advanced Custom Fields (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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 | ≈ 552 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 14.1K |
| Author | Jose Vega |
| First released | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2026 |
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