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Edit Custom Fields

By Jay

Developer Tools & Customization /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Edit Custom Fields Review - In-Depth Analysis

Edit or delete Custom Field names/keys in a simple interface. Caution advised when deleting fields as it removes associated content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 16+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

This plugin offers a simple interface to edit or delete any Custom Field names or keys you may have created in the post or page editor.

Deleting a Custom Field also deletes the associated content, so use with caution!

This is not meant to be a powerful plugin in the vein of Advanced Custom Fields.

Only users with role Editor and above have access to this plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Edit Custom Fields is a specialized plugin for managing custom fields in WordPress, with several notable alternatives available that offer similar or extended functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy-to-use interface under the Tools menu
Effectively clears unused custom field content
Compatible with recent WordPress and PHP versions
Quick operation, completing tasks in seconds
Helps clean up meta-garbage and orphaned custom fields

Weaknesses

Does not actually delete custom field keys, only clears their content
Lacks updates for the latest WordPress versions
Limited features compared to some alternatives
No pro version with extended capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 and mostly positive reviews, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness. However, a minority express concerns about its limitations.

Positive highlights

'Time saver! Thank you' - Alex 六十 Karpov
'Does the job wonderfully!' - Manou Allou
'Very good and easy to use. Does what it should.' - phoenix36
'Still works on WordPress 6.8.1 without major issues.' - cXD4931
'Very useful for cleaning up old custom fields.' - KS

Common complaints

Only clears the content of custom fields but does not delete the fields themselves

Weaknesses

Limited functionality in deleting custom fields
No recent official updates to confirm compatibility
No advanced features beyond clearing content

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward and quick tool to clear unused custom field content without complex features.

Not ideal for

Users needing to fully delete custom fields or those requiring advanced custom field management and frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to clear the content of custom fields easily and clean up unused meta data.

Final Verdict

Edit Custom Fields is a simple and effective plugin for clearing unused custom field content, praised for its ease of use and quick operation. It is well-suited for users who want a no-frills solution to tidy up their WordPress meta data without advanced features.

However, it does not delete custom field keys themselves, which limits its usefulness for thorough cleanup. Users seeking more comprehensive custom field management or deletion capabilities may want to consider alternative plugins with broader functionality.