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Sydney Toolbox vs Custom Field Template (2026)

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

Sydney Toolbox

Sydney Toolbox

2.3(15)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Custom Field Template

Custom Field Template

4(24)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Field Template has a higher user rating (4/5 from 24 reviews) while Sydney Toolbox leads in active installations (60K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sydney Toolbox has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Custom Field Template has 1.2M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.3/5Sydney Toolbox
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Custom Field Template4/5
Total Reviews
15Sydney Toolbox
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Custom Field Template24
Active Installs
60K+Sydney Toolbox
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Custom Field Template30K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Sydney Toolbox
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Custom Field Template1.2M+
Support Resolution
N/ASydney Toolbox
Custom Field Template0%
Last Updated
1 year agoSydney Toolbox
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Custom Field Template2 months ago
First Released
2016Sydney Toolbox
Custom Field Template2008
Age
10 yearsSydney Toolbox
Custom Field Template18 years
WP Requires
4.0+Sydney Toolbox
Custom Field Template2.1+
PHP Requires
false+Sydney Toolbox
Custom Field Templatefalse+
Business Model
FreeSydney Toolbox
Custom Field TemplateFree
Latest Version
1.36Sydney Toolbox
Custom Field Template2.7.7

Rating Breakdown

Sydney Toolbox

2.3/5(15 reviews)
5
27%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%

Custom Field Template

4/5(24 reviews)
5
67%
4
8%
3
0%
2
8%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Sydney Toolbox Reviews

by defdas2

Break my site

Break my site, fighting all the time

by bogger1234

Works as it should

I installed Sydney Toolbox on WordPress 5.7 with my Sydney theme and it works flawlessly. I can confirm the plugin is fixed and replaces my old toolbox plugin. I can recommend this plugin. Thank you f

by jeh6421

4 months since last review, still broke

crashes your website if enabled

Custom Field Template Reviews

by edwinbradford

Actively maintained

I’ve been using Custom Field Template on my portfolio site for decades during which it has been actively maintained, as soon as WordPress core is updated, Custom Field Template is if necessary. I see

by aschlemmer

Useful since many years

very useful plugin This topic was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by aschlemmer.

by beloepero

The best

Exellent plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sydney Toolbox or Custom Field Template more popular?
Sydney Toolbox has 60K+ active installations while Custom Field Template has 30K+. Sydney Toolbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sydney Toolbox or Custom Field Template?
Sydney Toolbox has a 2.3/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Custom Field Template has a 4/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are Sydney Toolbox and Custom Field Template free?
Sydney Toolbox is free and Custom Field Template is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sydney Toolbox or Custom Field Template?
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?
Sydney Toolbox was last updated 1 year ago and Custom Field Template was last updated 2 months ago.

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