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Get Custom Field Values

By Scott Reilly

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Get Custom Field Values Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily retrieve and display custom field values for posts or pages using widgets, shortcodes, and template tags.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

4 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides a powerful widget, shortcode, and template tags for easily retrieving and displaying custom field values for posts or pages.

The power of custom fields gives this plugin the potential to be dozens of plugins all rolled into one.

This plugin allows you to harness the power of custom fields/meta data. Use the 'Get Custom Field' widget, the [custom_field] shortcode, or one of six template tags to retrieve and display custom fields. Find a custom field for the current post, a specified post, a recent post, or randomly. You may optionally specify text or HTML to appear before and after the results. If nothing is found, you can define text to appear when no results are found. If multiple results are found, only the first will be displayed unless you specify a string to join the results together.

There are six template tags provided by this plugin. Here they are, with an explanation of when they are appropriate for use:

c2c_get_custom(): Use this inside 'the loop' to retrieve a custom field value for a post.

c2c_get_current_custom(): This is only available on the permalink post template and can be used inside or outside 'the loop'.

c2c_get_post_custom(): Useful when you know the ID of the post whose custom field value you want.

c2c_get_random_custom(): Retrieve the value of a random instance of the specified custom field key.

c2c_get_random_post_custom(): Retrieves the value of random custom field(s) from a post when you know the ID of the post.

c2c_get_recent_custom(): Retrieves the most recent value of the specified custom field.

Comparing to Alternatives

Get Custom Field Values is a straightforward plugin designed to retrieve custom field data in WordPress. When compared to similar plugins, it offers a focused feature set without additional complexities.

Top alternatives

Get Custom Field Values

Strengths

Simple and easy to use for retrieving custom field data
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
No unnecessary features, focusing solely on custom fields

Weaknesses

Limited functionality beyond basic custom field retrieval
Lacks advanced integration options
No premium version to access enhanced features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Get Custom Field Values is limited but generally positive regarding its simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Works exactly as expected for fetching custom fields." - User A
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." - User B
"Easy to implement in my themes." - User C

Common complaints

Limited features compared to other plugins
No support for complex field types

Weaknesses

Lack of updates or active development noted by some users
No dedicated support channel

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for developers and site owners who need a simple tool to retrieve custom field values without extra features or bloat.

Not ideal for

Users looking for advanced custom field management or integration with other plugins may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core functionalities needed to retrieve custom field values effectively without any cost.

Final Verdict

Get Custom Field Values is a no-frills plugin that efficiently serves its purpose of fetching custom field data in WordPress.

While it lacks advanced features and a premium version, its simplicity and lightweight nature make it a suitable choice for users with basic needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Get Custom Field Values plugin.

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Custom Fields

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Shortcode

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FAQ

Did you echo the return value of the function, e.g. <?php echo c2c_get_custom('mood', 'My mood: '); ?>

Contributors and developers

“Get Custom Field Values” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Scott Reilly

Free Version Docs

WPS

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6.75

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 4

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Version

4.1

Last updated

2 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

6.3.10 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Content Management

Document Management & Downloads

Tags

Custom Fields,Meta,Shortcode,Widget,Widgets

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