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Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) vs Shortcode Enablr (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)

4.5(1,428)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Shortcode Enablr

Shortcode Enablr

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Shortcode Enablr

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shortcode Enablr has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has accumulated 69M+ total downloads while Shortcode Enablr has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
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Shortcode Enablr5/5
Total Reviews
1,428Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
◄
Shortcode Enablr1
Active Installs
2.0M+Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
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Shortcode Enablr10
Total Downloads
69M+Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
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Shortcode Enablr1.3K+
Support Resolution
43%Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
Shortcode EnablrN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoAdvanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
◄
Shortcode Enablr5 years ago
First Released
2011Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
Shortcode Enablr2019
Age
15 yearsAdvanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
Shortcode Enablr7 years
WP Requires
6.2+Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
Shortcode Enablr2.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
Shortcode Enablr7.0.0+
Business Model
FreeAdvanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
Shortcode EnablrFree
Latest Version
6.8.0Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
Shortcode Enablr1.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)

4.5/5(1,428 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
12%

Shortcode Enablr

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) Reviews

by tyriqsuth

Must Have Tool

One of the best plugins I’ve used. Makes custom fields super easy to manage. Works smoothly and is very flexible. tnx to devs, really helped in my projects 👍

by albertowadsworth

Flexible Fields Tool

ACF really helps when adding custom fields to posts n pages. Setup is pretty simple and very flexible. Took a little time to learn at first, but works great once you get used to it. Tnkz devs.

by annafjmorris

I just want to display the content

The back-end set up is great and clearly this is a powerful plugin. However, this plugin requires either the paid version or custom PHP theme to display the content on the front end! There are no bloc

Shortcode Enablr Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) or Shortcode Enablr more popular?
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has 2.0M+ active installations while Shortcode Enablr has 10. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) or Shortcode Enablr?
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) has a 4.5/5 rating from 1,428 reviews, while Shortcode Enablr has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) and Shortcode Enablr free?
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) is free and Shortcode Enablr is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) or Shortcode Enablr?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) was last updated 5 days ago and Shortcode Enablr was last updated 5 years ago.

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