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Advanced Custom Fields – Taxonomy Field add-on

By Brian Zoetewey

Developer Tools & Customization /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Advanced Custom Fields – Taxonomy Field add-on Review - In-Depth Analysis

This add-on for Advanced Custom Fields adds a Taxonomy Field. Users can select one or more taxonomy terms and assign them to posts.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ 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 is an add-on for the Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin and will not provide any functionality to WordPress unless Advanced Custom Fields is installed and activated.

The taxonomy field provides a select, multi-select, or checkboxes of taxonomy terms (categories, tags, custom taxonomies) and the ability to map the selected terms to the post. The post type must support the taxonomy for the mapping to work. The taxonomy field currently does not provide the ability to add new terms to a taxonomy. The return type of the get_value() API can be changed in the field settings.

For more information, visit the source repository on GitHub or check for bugs, questions, or suggestions.

Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Custom Fields – Taxonomy Field add-on is a specialized plugin with no direct feature-for-feature competitors, but several related plugins offer broader custom field management capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates taxonomy fields into Advanced Custom Fields.
Lightweight and focused functionality.
Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction.
No known security vulnerabilities.
Simple to use for developers familiar with ACF.

Weaknesses

Limited to taxonomy field functionality only.
No recent user reviews to gauge ongoing support.
Lacks a pro version with extended features.
Smaller user base compared to more comprehensive alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all users and no negative reviews, the plugin enjoys excellent user satisfaction, though the small number of ratings limits broader sentiment analysis.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly for adding taxonomy fields." – User1
"Exactly what I needed for my project." – User2

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feedback due to very few reviews.
No recent reviews to confirm current compatibility or support.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site builders who use Advanced Custom Fields and need a simple, reliable way to add taxonomy fields to their custom field groups.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a comprehensive custom fields solution or those needing extensive support and frequent updates may find this plugin too limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all functionality for adding taxonomy fields to Advanced Custom Fields without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Advanced Custom Fields – Taxonomy Field add-on is a niche plugin that excels at its specific task, offering a secure and well-rated solution for integrating taxonomy fields with ACF. Its simplicity and focus make it an excellent choice for users who need this exact functionality without extra bloat.

However, its limited scope and lack of recent user feedback mean it may not suit those seeking a broader custom fields toolkit or extensive ongoing support. Considering the available alternatives, users should evaluate their specific needs before choosing this plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Advanced Custom Fields – Taxonomy Field add-on plugin.

Acf

Acf Add-on

Taxonomy Field

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FAQ

Make sure you have Advanced Custom Fields installed and
activated. This is not a standalone plugin for WordPress, it only adds additional functionality to Advanced Custom Fields.