PHP Compatibility Checker vs ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… (2026)

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

PHP Compatibility Checker

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7(131)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…

ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…

5(42)

10K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 42 reviews) while PHP Compatibility Checker leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PHP Compatibility Checker has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… has 150K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…5/5
Total Reviews
131PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…42
Active Installs
200K+PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…10K+
Total Downloads
3.0M+PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…150K+
Support Resolution
0%PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…N/A
Last Updated
2 years agoPHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…2 years ago
First Released
2016PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…2016
Age
10 yearsPHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…10 years
WP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…4.9.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…5.6+
Business Model
FreePHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…Free + Premium
Latest Version
1.6.3PHP Compatibility Checker
ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…2.5.6

Rating Breakdown

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7/5(131 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
2%
2
8%
1
50%

ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…

5/5(42 reviews)
5
98%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

PHP Compatibility Checker Reviews

by manare

Con WP5.1 y PHP7.4, falla

Ell plugin no muestra versiones ni escanea

by cweb

Why is this recommended by WordPress?

Over the years, I have tried to be careful to not install programs that are not kept up to date. Yet, WordPress suggest that we install this outdated app that has not been updated for over 2 years. Ma

by aodigitalau

Ironically not compatible with the latest PHP

Either update the plugin or take it down.

ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… Reviews

by charlie67p

Nice, thank you

Simple but helpful ! Thank you

by wightspace

Works Great!

I really like this plugin it is very helpful. This topic was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by wightspace.

by Alicia St Rose

Makes creating custom Blocks a breeze!!!

Yes, there’s the awesome code for each custom field, but where this really shines for me is the ease at creating the code to register my custom ACF blocks! I recommend this plugin to other developers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHP Compatibility Checker or ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… more popular?
PHP Compatibility Checker has 200K+ active installations while ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… has 10K+. PHP Compatibility Checker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PHP Compatibility Checker or ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…?
PHP Compatibility Checker has a 2.7/5 rating from 131 reviews, while ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… has a 5/5 rating from 42 reviews.
Are PHP Compatibility Checker and ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… free?
PHP Compatibility Checker is free and ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PHP Compatibility Checker or ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom…?
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?
PHP Compatibility Checker was last updated 2 years ago and ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom… was last updated 2 years ago.

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