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Meta Field Block

By Phi Phan

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Meta Field Block Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display custom fields as blocks on the frontend. Supports ACF and Meta Box.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 57+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.6 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This single-block plugin allows you to display a meta field or a custom field as a block on the front end. It supports custom fields for posts, terms, and users. It can be nested inside a parent block that has postId and postType context, such as Query Block or WooCommerce Product Collection, or used as a stand-alone block.

You can display any field whose value can be retrieved by the core API and is a string or can be converted to a string. To display the field value in the Block Editor, it has to be accessible via the REST API or have the field type set to dynamic.

This plugin also provides developer-friendly hook APIs that allow you to easily customize the output of the block, display complex data type fields, or use the block as a placeholder to display any kind of content with object_id and object_type as context parameters.

Comparing to Alternatives

Meta Field Block is unique in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a distinct choice for users needing its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Gutenberg and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
Supports custom post types and custom field groups effectively.
Excellent support and responsiveness from the developer.
Free version offers substantial features for most users.
Pro version adds valuable enhancements for advanced needs.

Weaknesses

Has had multiple security vulnerabilities in past versions, though these have been fixed.
Relies on users to update promptly to avoid security risks.
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets with.
Potentially higher security risk score compared to some plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 57 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's ease of use, support quality, and integration capabilities.

Positive highlights

'Perfect to use with Gutenberg & ACF' - beatty67
'This is amazing for noncoders like me' - markcarrara
'Great Plugin, Awesome Support!' - kuweb1
'Essential for shortcodes in query loop in block theme' - demonboy
'Great Support, awesome product' - natebald

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities requiring updates.
Users must be vigilant about applying security patches.
No reported functional issues in reviews.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want to integrate custom fields and post types seamlessly with Gutenberg and ACF, especially those building block-based themes or needing dynamic content display.

Not ideal for

Users who are unable or unwilling to keep plugins updated regularly due to past security issues, or those seeking alternatives with a longer security track record.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides robust features for displaying meta fields as blocks, suitable for most standard use cases.

Pro version

Offers additional advanced features and enhanced support, providing more flexibility and customization options for power users.

Final Verdict

Meta Field Block stands out as a highly effective and user-friendly plugin for integrating custom fields with Gutenberg, backed by excellent support and a perfect user rating. Its unique position without direct alternatives makes it a compelling choice for users needing its specific capabilities.

However, users should be aware of its history of security vulnerabilities and ensure they keep the plugin updated to the latest version. Overall, it offers great value, especially for those leveraging ACF and block-based themes, with a pro version that extends functionality further.