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Advanced Custom Fields: Accordion Tab Field

By bogdand

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Advanced Custom Fields: Accordion Tab Field Review - In-Depth Analysis

The ACF Accordion field allows you to group multiple fields under stylish accordion tabs. It's perfect for organizing long forms in a user-friendly way.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

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

The ACF Accordion provides an easy way to organize big forms by grouping the fields in accordion tabs. It works with horizontal tabs and it also supports WordPress icons.

This ACF field type is compatible with ACF PRO, ACF 5, and ACF 4, ensuring versatility in your projects.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Custom Fields: Accordion Tab Field stands alone in its niche with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing accordion tab functionality within ACF.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates with Advanced Custom Fields plugin.
Simple and powerful functionality as noted by users.
Highly rated with a 4.8 out of 5 average score.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe usage.
Lightweight and reduces the need for additional JavaScript and styling.

Weaknesses

Limited customization options for accordion panel colors and hover effects.
Minor issues with Google Map fields disappearing in admin view after initial use.
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature access.
Small user base with only 5 total ratings, which may limit community support.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect record of no low-star reviews and an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 5 users, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Positive highlights

"Does what it says. Thanks for it." — Gabriel Reguly
"It's pretty good one. Well done!" — Surendra Shrestha
"Simple and powerful, I liked it." — deb
"This one made me buy ACF pro today for 25 A$. Brilliant" — Nihad Nagi
"Man I love this plugin, BUT... good job. I'm gonna live with it for now." — broodi

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited styling customization for accordion panels.
Google Map fields may disappear from admin view after first use in some browsers.
No premium version to unlock additional features.
Small number of total reviews limits broader feedback.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a lightweight, simple accordion tab field extension for Advanced Custom Fields without needing extensive customization or premium features.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced styling options, robust support, or a plugin with a paid version for additional features might find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core accordion tab field functionality integrated with Advanced Custom Fields, providing a simple and effective UI enhancement.

Final Verdict

Advanced Custom Fields: Accordion Tab Field is a well-rated, niche plugin that effectively extends ACF with accordion tab functionality. It boasts no known security issues and receives praise for simplicity and utility from its users. However, it lacks advanced customization options and a pro version, which may limit its appeal for users needing more features or styling control.

Overall, this plugin is a solid choice for those who want a straightforward accordion field within ACF without additional costs. Its uniqueness in the market and positive user feedback make it a valuable tool, though users with more complex needs should consider other solutions.