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WPGraphQL for ACF

By Jason Bahl

Developer Tools & Customization / API & Webhook Integration

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WPGraphQL for ACF Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPGraphQL for ACF integrates Advanced Custom Fields with WPGraphQL. It adds ACF fields to the GraphQL schema for easy querying.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WPGraphQL for Advanced Custom Fields is a free, open-source WordPress plugin that adds ACF Fields and Field Groups to the WPGraphQL Schema.

Create ACF Field Groups and Fields using the ACF User Interface, register them with PHP, or leverage ACF local JSON. Each field group and the fields within it can be configured to show in GraphQL.

Once your field groups and fields are configured to show in GraphQL, they become available in the GraphQL Schema for querying.

WPGraphQL for ACF provides support for most built-in field types of ACF and extends support to most field types from ACF Extended.

This plugin is a bridge plugin that brings functionality of ACF to WPGraphQL. Both WPGraphQL and ACF need to be installed and active in your WordPress installation for this plugin to work.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPGraphQL for ACF is a specialized plugin that extends WPGraphQL to support Advanced Custom Fields, making it a valuable addition for users needing this integration. Its main alternative is WPGraphQL, which provides core GraphQL functionality without ACF-specific features.

Top alternatives

WPGraphQL ( WPS: 6.9)

Strengths

Seamless integration with Advanced Custom Fields
Enhances headless WordPress setups
Highly rated for reliability and ease of use
No known security vulnerabilities
Free to use without a pro version

Weaknesses

Limited to users who utilize ACF
No premium features or paid support options
Dependent on WPGraphQL plugin for core functionality

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and seamless integration.

Positive highlights

"Really glad to see the massive effort put in this plugin to work seamlessly in a Headless WordPress build." — andrebfjdigital
Highly recommended for headless WordPress projects
Users appreciate the plugin's reliability and ease of use

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No pro version means limited advanced support options
Functionality is niche, serving only ACF users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site builders using Advanced Custom Fields in headless WordPress environments who need GraphQL support for ACF data.

Not ideal for

Users not utilizing Advanced Custom Fields or those seeking a standalone GraphQL solution without ACF integration.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports integrating ACF fields with WPGraphQL, providing essential functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

WPGraphQL for ACF is a highly effective and secure plugin that fills a specific need for integrating Advanced Custom Fields with WPGraphQL, making it ideal for headless WordPress setups. Its flawless user rating reflects its reliability and seamless performance.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced support options, its free offering is robust and well-suited for developers working with ACF. Users seeking broader GraphQL functionality should consider WPGraphQL as an alternative.