Advanced Custom Fields: Extended vs Buckets (2026)

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

Advanced Custom Fields: Extended

Advanced Custom Fields: Extended

4.8(132)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Buckets

Buckets

5(4)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Buckets has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Advanced Custom Fields: Extended leads in active installations (100K+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced Custom Fields: Extended has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Buckets has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets5/5
Total Reviews
132Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets4
Active Installs
100K+Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets500
Total Downloads
2.4M+Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets17K+
Support Resolution
0%Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
BucketsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoAdvanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets8 years ago
First Released
2019Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets2012
Age
7 yearsAdvanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets14 years
WP Requires
4.9+Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Bucketsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdvanced Custom Fields: Extended
BucketsFree
Latest Version
0.9.2.3Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Buckets0.3.9

Rating Breakdown

Advanced Custom Fields: Extended

4.8/5(132 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Buckets

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

Recent Reviews

Advanced Custom Fields: Extended Reviews

by Coditive

Effortless Gutenberg Block Creation

We love the simplicity of using Advanced Custom Fields: Extended to build custom Gutenberg blocks. It offers powerful features and seamless integration, making it easier than ever to create dynamic co

by 14oangus

Excellent Support

Both times when I needed support, Konrad was quick to point out the cause and provide detailed explanation and solution. The plugin is awesome but what stands out is the support quality. It gives me c

by gspowart

Excellent support

Great, detailed support from Konrad on my very specific issue.

Buckets Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced Custom Fields: Extended or Buckets more popular?
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended has 100K+ active installations while Buckets has 500. Advanced Custom Fields: Extended is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Advanced Custom Fields: Extended or Buckets?
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended has a 4.8/5 rating from 132 reviews, while Buckets has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Advanced Custom Fields: Extended and Buckets free?
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended is free and Buckets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Advanced Custom Fields: Extended or Buckets?
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: Extended was last updated 1 month ago and Buckets was last updated 8 years ago.

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