YAML Custom Fields
v2.0.0by starbist · updated 1 month ago
Custom fields for pages, posts and every part of the site. You set the fields once. Writers fill them in.
- Rank
- #71,623
- Down16,987 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 796
- 796 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
YAML Custom Fields at a glance
YAML Custom Fields is a WordPress plugin by starbist with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,623 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.0 came out on Sep 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 4 plugins tagged “yaml”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | YAML Custom Fields |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -60.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#71,623 · down 6,722 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #71,623 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #54,636 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #53,526 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #54,128 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #70,623 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #69,167 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #71,493 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #70,031 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #64,901 |
Growth %
Average -6.81% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Jan 1, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about YAML Custom Fields
How many websites use YAML Custom Fields?
YAML Custom Fields is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,623 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has YAML Custom Fields been downloaded?
796 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was YAML Custom Fields last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Sep 28, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is YAML Custom Fields compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is YAML Custom Fields still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does YAML Custom Fields have?
No one has reviewed YAML Custom Fields on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to YAML Custom Fields?
The plugins most like YAML Custom Fields, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) (2M+), Advanced Custom Fields (100K+) and Secure Custom Fields (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 796 |
| Author | starbist |
| First released | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 |
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