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Advanced Custom Fields: Widget
A widget that is able to use content from an ACF field group
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 1
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 9 May 2016
- Added
- Aug 2014
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.3.34
- Downloads
- 8,593
Our analysis
AI-assistedAdvanced Custom Fields: Widget is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance the functionality of widgets by allowing the use of custom fields. It integrates with the Advanced Custom Fields framework, enabling users to add custom data to their widgets.
This plugin is suitable for users who are working with older versions of Advanced Custom Fields, specifically versions prior to 5. It provides a way to extend widget capabilities for those who need more flexibility in their site design.
Best for: This plugin suits users of older versions of Advanced Custom Fields who need to add custom fields to their widgets.
What it does well
- ✓Enhances widget functionality with custom fields
- ✓Integrates with Advanced Custom Fields framework
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Not required if using Advanced Custom Fields version 5 or higher
- •Limited information on features and support
Verdict
Advanced Custom Fields: Widget provides a specific solution for customising widgets, but its relevance decreases with newer versions of ACF.
From the developer
alexvandervegt's own description of Advanced Custom Fields: Widget, lightly tidied.
For more information, code snippets or to report issues please check the urls below.
Guide:
https://www.directbasing.com/resources/wordpress/advanced-custom-fields-widget/
Issues:
https://bitbucket.org/DirectBasing/advanced-custom-fields-widget/
Note: This plugin is adopted in ACF 5, so it is not required anymore if you are using ACF >= 5.
Want to know how to use the ACF5 widget functionality? Check our guide!
Tagged as
purpose
Custom Fields & Post Types
platform
Advanced Custom Fields
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