Best custom value plugins for WordPress
The most popular custom value plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Custom Field Widget leads with 200+ active installs, ahead of Advanced Custom Field Widget (100+). All 3 plugins tagged “custom value” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 custom value plugins
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Custom Field WidgetThe most installed custom value plugin, with 200+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 13 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 2.6.1.
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Advanced Custom Field Widget100+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.1.42.
All 3 plugins tagged “custom value”
Custom Field Widget
Down in the last 7 days:8#12,646by scottwallick14 years ago
The Custom Field Widget displays values of custom field keys, allowing post- and page-specific meta sidebar content with limitless applications.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 5.0(4)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Advanced Custom Field Widget
Up in the last 7 days:40#13,752by athenaofdelphi11 years ago
The Advanced Custom Field Widget is an extension of the Custom Field Widget by Scott Wallick, and displays values of custom field keys.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.3(3)
- Downloads
- 11/day