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Advanced Custom Fields: Unique ID Field

By KLicheR

Developer Tools & Customization /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Advanced Custom Fields: Unique ID Field Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create a unique ID for identifying repeater field rows in ACF.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.67/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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

Create a unique ID to easily identify repeater field's rows. The field is fulfill on the first save of the post.

This ACF field type is compatible with ACF 5.

Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Custom Fields: Unique ID Field stands out in its category with no direct feature-for-feature competitors that focus solely on unique ID generation within custom fields. However, several robust alternatives offer broader custom field management capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality providing unique IDs.
Highly reliable with a perfect user rating.
Lightweight and easy to integrate with Advanced Custom Fields.
No known security vulnerabilities.
Free to use without upsells.

Weaknesses

Limited to unique ID field functionality only.
Lacks advanced customization options found in broader custom field plugins.
No pro version or extended features available.
Depends on Advanced Custom Fields plugin for operation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and simplicity.

Positive highlights

'Does just what it says!' — mttd
'Perfect! Exactly what I needed.' — Benoit Hennegrave
'Works awesome, great help.' — klaudiom
'Excellent, works perfect!' — gabit0
'Really a great feature, works like a charm.' — Artneo

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Functionality is very narrow, limited to unique ID fields.
No additional features or premium support options.
Relies on the Advanced Custom Fields plugin to function.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, reliable way to add unique ID fields within the Advanced Custom Fields framework without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive custom fields solution or advanced customization options beyond unique ID generation.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core unique ID field functionality integrated with Advanced Custom Fields, offering full utility without cost.

Final Verdict

Advanced Custom Fields: Unique ID Field delivers exactly what it promises: a straightforward, dependable unique ID field for WordPress sites using Advanced Custom Fields. Its perfect rating and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users needing this specific feature.

While it lacks broader custom field capabilities and premium options, its focused simplicity is its strength. Users seeking more extensive custom field management should consider the listed alternatives, but for unique ID needs, this plugin is an excellent, free solution.