Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Field Template currently ranks #967 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #961, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 104 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 16% versus the month before (124/day).
- The latest release, v2.8.1, shipped on Aug 11, 2026 (68 days ago) — release #192 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #967 |
| 2026-09-30 | #967 |
| 2026-08-31 | #963 |
| 2026-07-31 | #964 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 111 |
| 2026-09-30 | 143 |
| 2026-08-31 | 230 |
| 2026-07-31 | 176 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Hiroaki Miyashita |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.1 |
| Versions released | 192 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-11 |
| Added to directory | 2008-09-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The Custom Field Template plugin extends the functionality of custom fields.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Field Template?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Field Template?
As of October 18, 2026, Custom Field Template ranks #967 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #961.
When was Custom Field Template last updated?
Custom Field Template was last updated on August 11, 2026 (version 2.8.1). It has shipped 192 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Field Template?
Custom Field Template is developed by Hiroaki Miyashita. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2008.
