Codeideal Open Fieldsv0.4.3
A free, modern custom fields plugin for WordPress. Build field groups with a visual editor — no code required.
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Build powerful custom fields with a visual drag-and-drop builder. Free, lightweight, and a modern alternative to ACF.
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Add your own input boxes to posts and pages, then show what you typed with a block or a shortcode. No code needed.
Search WordPress admin posts by custom fields (post meta) directly from the default search.
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Bulk Content Toolkitv1.6.0
Custom meta fields in native Quick Edit and Bulk Edit. WooCommerce, LearnPress, ACF, any plugin. No CSV.
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YAML Custom Fieldsv1.2.9
A WordPress plugin for managing YAML frontmatter schemas in theme templates and partials.
User Supersearchv1.1.0
Search WordPress users and WooCommerce customers by name, email, phone or custom field. Add last login and last order columns.