MW WP Form vs Advanced Custom Field: Shortcode Field (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced Custom Field: Shortcode Field
200 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Advanced Custom Field: Shortcode Field has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while MW WP Form leads in active installations (200K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. MW WP Form has accumulated 1.8M+ total downloads while Advanced Custom Field: Shortcode Field has 4.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MW WP Form | Advanced Custom Field: Shortcode Field | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 1.8M+ | ◄ | 4.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Age | 14 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.1.1 | 4.0 |
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Arbitrary File Move vulnerability in MW WP Form
WARNING – This plug-in has an Arbitrary File Move vulnerability in MW WP Form, a WordPress plugin with more than 200,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for unauthenticated
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日本語の言語ファイルが消えています
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