Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Smart Custom Fields currently ranks #698 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #695, first reached on Aug 26, 2026.
- It is averaging 177 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 70% versus the month before (598/day).
- The latest release, v5.0.8, shipped on Jul 16, 2026 (47 days ago) — release #68 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #698 |
| 2026-08-31 | #697 |
| 2026-07-31 | #698 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 50,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 162 |
| 2026-07-31 | 478 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Takashi Kitajima |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.0.8 |
| Versions released | 68 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-16 |
| Added to directory | 2014-10-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Smart Custom Fields is a simple plugin for managing custom fields.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Smart Custom Fields?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is Smart Custom Fields?
As of September 1, 2026, Smart Custom Fields ranks #698 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #695.
When was Smart Custom Fields last updated?
Smart Custom Fields was last updated on July 16, 2026 (version 5.0.8). It has shipped 68 releases in total.
Who makes Smart Custom Fields?
Smart Custom Fields is developed by Takashi Kitajima. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2014.
