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
100K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | Advanced Custom Fields: Extended | Buckets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 132 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 500 |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2012 | |
| Age | 7 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.9.2.3 | 0.3.9 |
Rating Breakdown
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
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Recent Reviews
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended Reviews
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
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
Excellent support
Great, detailed support from Konrad on my very specific issue.
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