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Custom PHP Settings vs Project Force Field (2026)

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

Custom PHP Settings

Custom PHP Settings

4.4(15)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Project Force Field

Project Force Field

4.6(16)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Project Force Field has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 16 reviews) while Custom PHP Settings leads in active installations (10K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom PHP Settings has accumulated 408K+ total downloads while Project Force Field has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Custom PHP Settings
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Project Force Field4.6/5
Total Reviews
15Custom PHP Settings
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Project Force Field16
Active Installs
10K+Custom PHP Settings
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Project Force Field20
Total Downloads
408K+Custom PHP Settings
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Project Force Field3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom PHP Settings
Project Force FieldN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoCustom PHP Settings
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Project Force Field11 years ago
First Released
2019Custom PHP Settings
Project Force Field2014
Age
7 yearsCustom PHP Settings
Project Force Field12 years
WP Requires
4.1.0+Custom PHP Settings
Project Force Field3.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Custom PHP Settings
Project Force Fieldfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom PHP Settings
Project Force FieldFree
Latest Version
2.4.1Custom PHP Settings
Project Force Field0.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom PHP Settings

4.4/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

Project Force Field

4.6/5(16 reviews)
5
75%
4
19%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Custom PHP Settings Reviews

by picklypickle

very bad

THE worst

by cantoute

Bad got worse

The plugin is badly coded… could be handy but since last updates it has decided you needed a premium to set vars like post_max_size This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by cantoute

by deffectrix

Amazing so Simple

This is an awesome plugin, works like a charm. Thank you. This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by deffectrix.

Project Force Field Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom PHP Settings or Project Force Field more popular?
Custom PHP Settings has 10K+ active installations while Project Force Field has 20. Custom PHP Settings is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom PHP Settings or Project Force Field?
Custom PHP Settings has a 4.4/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Project Force Field has a 4.6/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are Custom PHP Settings and Project Force Field free?
Custom PHP Settings is free and Project Force Field is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom PHP Settings or Project Force Field?
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?
Custom PHP Settings was last updated 4 months ago and Project Force Field was last updated 11 years ago.

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