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NextGEN Custom Fields

By shauno

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

NextGEN Custom Fields Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add custom fields to NextGEN Galleries and Images. Supports input, textarea, and dropdown types. Quick integration with the NextGEN Gallery plugin.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 was developed to add custom fields to the excellent and popular NextGEN Gallery plugin. Simply enter the name of your new field(s), select between 'input', 'textarea' or 'dropdown', and the field(s) will be automatically added to the 'Manage Gallery' screens in the NGG dashboard.

Please note, you do need to add a small tag to the NGG templates to get your custom fields showing in your theme, so please do read the FAQ.

This plugin has been working untouched for about 10 years as of the beginning of 2024. But an update to NextGEN Gallery >= 3.50 broke some functionality. Thankfully it was a small fix to add support, so I have pushed version 1.2.5 with that support.

Comparing to Alternatives

NextGEN Custom Fields is a specialized plugin designed to extend NextGEN Gallery functionality by adding custom fields. It stands out in its niche but has limited direct alternatives.

Top alternatives

NextGEN Custom Fields

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates with NextGEN Gallery.
Allows adding custom metadata to gallery images.
Enhances gallery customization without complex coding.

Weaknesses

Limited to NextGEN Gallery users only.
No standalone gallery features.
Lacks advanced customization options found in broader gallery plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited but generally positive regarding its specific functionality.

Positive highlights

Easy to use with NextGEN Gallery (User A).
Adds valuable metadata capabilities (User B).
Stable and reliable integration (User C).

Common complaints

Limited documentation available.
No updates or support for extended features.

Weaknesses

Niche functionality limits broader appeal.
No pro version means fewer advanced features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely heavily on NextGEN Gallery and need to add custom fields to their images for enhanced metadata management.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive gallery solution or advanced customization beyond custom fields should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential custom field functionality integrated with NextGEN Gallery, sufficient for basic metadata needs.

Final Verdict

NextGEN Custom Fields is a focused plugin that effectively extends NextGEN Gallery by enabling custom metadata fields, ideal for users needing this specific feature.

However, its niche scope and lack of a pro version limit its appeal to users seeking broader gallery management or advanced customization options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free NextGEN Custom Fields plugin.

custom fields

nextgen gallery

ngg-custom-fields

FAQ

Have you ever wanted to add just a little more information about a picture in your NextGEN Gallery? Maybe you wanted to add the name of the photographer? Or where the picture was taken? Well, with this plugin you can add as many extra custom fields to the images as you need, and stop you trying to squeeze all the info into the description.