Custom Fields for Gutenberg

By Jeff Starr

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Restores the Custom Field meta box for the Gutenberg Block Editor.

4.9

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Easy to use

Clean code

Lightweight, fast and flexible

Translation ready

Works great with plugins

About this plugin

Author: Jeff Starr

Categories: Utilities

Version: 2.4

Last updated: 18-06-2024

WordPress version: 4.6

Tested up to: 6.6.1

PHP version required: 5.6.20

Languages: Deutsch (Sie), Deutsch [+2]

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Custom fields Gutenberg Meta box Blocks

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Overview

Custom Fields for Gutenberg is a WordPress plugin designed to restore the Custom Field meta box for the Gutenberg Block Editor. While WordPress version 5.0+ now natively supports Custom Fields, this plugin remains a useful tool for enhancing custom field management with features like easy user interface, clean code, and lightweight performance. Users can configure plugin options via a settings screen, making it simple to specify post types for custom fields and exclude protected or empty fields. Despite its robust functionality, the plugin does not collect user data, ensuring it does not impact user privacy. Developed by Jeff Starr, a seasoned WordPress developer, the plugin is a testament to flexibility, performance, and security within the WordPress ecosystem.

Easy to use

User-friendly interface
Simple setup process
Minimal configuration required

Lightweight, fast and flexible

Optimized for performance
Does not slow down your site
Adaptable to various use cases

Works great with other WordPress plugins

Seamless integration
Compatible with popular plugins
Enhances existing functionality

Focused on flexibility, performance, and security

Customizable options
Built with security best practices
Efficient and reliable

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A limited-time trial to explore all features at no cost.

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A payment option where charges are billed every month.

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A payment option where charges are billed once a year at a discounted rate.

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A tailored plan designed to meet specific business needs.

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Customized solutions for large enterprises.

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4.9

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Users appreciate this WordPress plugin for its simplicity and effectiveness in restoring the custom fields functionality lost with the WP 5.0 update and the introduction of the Gutenberg editor. It does exactly what it's supposed to, making it a straightforward solution and saving users time. Many find it a lifesaver since custom fields are crucial for their workflow and the plugin presents fields in the familiar old format, easing the transition for long-time users. However, the plugin has some quirks: it can be difficult to work with because users need to save the page after entering each custom field. Additionally, once saved, fields can't be easily edited or deleted.

shawfactor

02 Sep, 2019

This plugin does one thing and does it well. This is how all plugins should be!

archedmandible

10 Apr, 2019

Does exactly as it says. Thanks very much for making this, @specialk.

jeffmcnear

04 Mar, 2019

A beautiful solution …

Abigailm

09 Feb, 2019

Like many others I was frustrated when my custom fields disappeared after the WP 5 upgrade & implementation of block editing. I installed this plugin and it worked… but it is quirky and difficult to work with. (Only one custom field can be saved at a time and once saved, a field cannot be easily edited or deleted). But it turns out that the custom field function can now be restored without a plugin as an advanced option setting. (With edit screen open, click the 3 dots in upper right, to the right of the gear icon; then click “options” on the drop down menu; then under the “Advanced Panels” section, check the “Custom Fields” box).

itbuero

23 Dec, 2018

Helpful – it brings back the custum fields function. Only bad thing: using 3 custom fields, means that I have to save the page 3 times – each time after each custom field.

Custom Fields for Gutenberg

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

About this plugin

Overview

Easy to use

Lightweight, fast and flexible

Works great with other WordPress plugins

Focused on flexibility, performance, and security

Features list

Pricing

Plan includes

Plan includes

Rating and reviews

User sentiment analysis

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