Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Secure Custom Fields currently ranks #445 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs grew from 80K+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 100K+ today — it crossed the 100K+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 1,820 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 67% versus the month before (1,091/day).
- The latest release, v6.9.6, shipped on Oct 15, 2026 (today) — release #38 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #445 |
| 2026-09-30 | #455 |
| 2026-08-31 | #485 |
| 2026-07-31 | #510 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 1,881 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,931 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,770 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,335 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.9.6 |
| Versions released | 38 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 |
| Added to directory | 2024-11-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Secure Custom Fields boosts content management with custom fields and options. It deactivates Advanced Custom Fields to prevent duplicate code errors.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Secure Custom Fields?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Secure Custom Fields?
As of October 16, 2026, Secure Custom Fields ranks #445 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Secure Custom Fields last updated?
Secure Custom Fields was last updated on October 15, 2026 (version 6.9.6). It has shipped 38 releases in total.
Who makes Secure Custom Fields?
Secure Custom Fields is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2024.
