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Modern, clean, and performance-focused. == Description == Native Custom Fields is a modern WordPress plugin for creating custom content types, meta fields, and options pages using WordPress’ own native component system. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_HO8bI1eZA] Instead of shipping a proprietary UI framework or custom database structure, Native Custom Fields leverages WordPress core technologies such as: - @wordpress/scripts - @wordpress/components - @wordpress/elements - @wordpress/icons - @wordpress/data This ensures a seamless, future-proof experience that evolves together with WordPress core. = Why Native Custom Fields? = Most custom field plugins introduce their own UI systems, internal data storage layers, or hidden configuration post types. Native Custom Fields follows a different philosophy: • Uses WordPress native UI components • Stores configuration in wp_options • Stores data in postmeta, termmeta, and usermeta • Does not create unnecessary database tables • Does not register hidden configuration post types • Follows WordPress coding standards The result is a clean, lightweight, and maintainable solution. = Key Features = * Register Custom Post Types * Register Custom Taxonomies * Import / Export via JSON or PHP * Options Page & Fields Builder * AI Integration with Abilities API & WordPress AI Client = Meta Fields = Create field groups and attach them to: * Post Types * Taxonomies * User Profiles * Options Pages = Supported Components = * Input Control * Text Control * Number Control * Select Control * Checkbox Control * Radio Control * Textarea Control * Range Control * Toggle Control * Color Picker * Color Palette * Date Picker * DateTime Picker * Time Picker * Unit Control * Angle Picker Control * Alignment Matrix Control * Border Box Control * Border Control * Box Control * Toggle Group Control * Combobox Field * Font Size Picker * File Upload * Media Library * Form Token * ExternalLink * Heading * Notice * Text Highlight Custom Components: * Repeater * Group = Developer-Friendly = * Built with PSR-4 autoloading * Strict Types compatible * Modern React-based admin UI * Clean and extendable architecture * Import / Export via JSON or PHP = Performance-Focused = * Minimum admin UI bloat * Native WordPress components * No redundant database tables * Optimized for long-term maintainability == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/native-custom-fields` 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress 3. Start creating Custom Content Types and Field Groups from the admin panel == Frequently Asked Questions == = Who is this plugin for? = Native Custom Fields is built primarily for WordPress developers, agencies, and users who want full control over structured data while staying aligned with WordPress core standards. = How is this different from other custom field plugins? = Native Custom Fields uses WordPress’ official component system instead of a custom-built admin UI framework. It follows WordPress data architecture and avoids unnecessary database layers. = Does it create custom database tables? = No. Configuration is stored in wp_options, and data is stored in standard WordPress meta tables. = Is it compatible with the Block Editor? = Yes. The plugin is built around the Block Editor architecture and uses native WordPress components. = Do the free version have Repeater and Group fields? = Yes. The free version has Repeater and Group fields. These are custom components built using WordPress native components recursively or grouped. == Changelog == = 1.3.2 = Added: ncf_sanitize_field_value hook to override field sanitization. = 1.3.1 = Fixed: Sanitization issue for multine line text field. = 1.2.8 = * Fix: Boot method for external usage in another plugins. = 1.2.7 = * Add: Singleton pattern intp DI Container * Fix: Boot method for external usage in another plugins. * Move: Hooks in the services into controllers = 1.2.6 = * Add: Static boot method for external usage in another plugins. * Test: Added Composer package capability. * Test: Added GitHub Actions workflow for testing. = 1.2.3 = * Add: Into Packagist repository = 1.2.0 = * Add: Parent Slug parameter into options page = 1.0.9 = * Add: Annotations parameter into abilities = 1.0.6 = * Fixed: Auto generate empty labels for post types and taxonomies in Abilities. = 1.0.5 = * Moved: Pro features into free plugin: Import&Export Module & Options Page Builder & AI Integration. = 1.0.4 = * Added: Auto generate empty labels for post types. * Added: Auto generate empty labels for taxonomies. = 1.0.3 = * Tested with WordPress 7.0 = 1.0.2 = * Updated: Readme.txt * Updated: Dashboard screen = 1.0.1 = * Updated: Add PHP-DI Version to 7.1.1 * Updated: Rest enpoint permissions in PostMetaController and OptionsController = 1.0.0 = * Initial public release == Credits == Built using official WordPress packages: * @wordpress/scripts * @wordpress/components * @wordpress/elements * @wordpress/icons * @wordpress/data Assets: * All images located in the Admin/assets/images folder are self created and are licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication. Composer Packages: * PHP DI - Copyright (c) Matthieu Napoli == Source Code == It is available on GitHub: * GitHub: https://github.com/Arkenon/native-custom-fields == Developers == If you want to contribute to the plugin: 1) Download the source code and run `npm install` to install the development dependencies. 2) To install composer dependencies, run `composer install`. 3) Run `npm start` to start the development server. 4) To build the plugin, run `npm run build`. ``` ### Health Score 40 — FairBetter than 86% of packages Maintenance97 Actively maintained with recent releases Popularity9 Limited adoption so far Community6 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity41 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Every ~2 days Total 13 Last Release 17d ago ### Community Maintainers ![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a3a43c7ea46c2877543ff1f6994cd1b948d6c1c1e88a95ace205773527b4ba18?d=identicon)[Arkenon](/maintainers/Arkenon) --- Top Contributors [![Arkenon](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/35685546?v=4)](https://github.com/Arkenon "Arkenon (66 commits)") --- Tags wordpresscustom fieldsmetagutenbergpost metaterm metauser meta ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/native-custom-fields-native-custom-fields/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/native-custom-fields-native-custom-fields/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/native-custom-fields-native-custom-fields) ``` ### Alternatives [matomo/matomo Matomo is the leading Free/Libre open analytics platform 21.7k39.6k](/packages/matomo-matomo)[infinum/eightshift-libs WordPress libs developed by Eightshift team to use in modern WordPress. 63127.2k3](/packages/infinum-eightshift-libs)[wpmetabox/meta-box The most powerful & comprehensive plugin to create, manage, show and connect dynamic data with forms and custom fields effortlessly on WordPress. 1.2k21.1k6](/packages/wpmetabox-meta-box)[log1x/poet Configuration-based post type, taxonomy, editor color palette, block category, and block registration for Sage 10. 219306.7k1](/packages/log1x-poet)[drupal-code-builder/drupal-code-builder Code generator for Drupal 27257.3k1](/packages/drupal-code-builder-drupal-code-builder)[log1x/acf-editor-palette A replica Gutenberg color picker field for Advanced Custom Fields. 101316.1k](/packages/log1x-acf-editor-palette) PHPackages © 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)