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Advanced Custom Fields PRO
Advanced Custom Fields PRO by Elliot Condon is a WordPress plugin for creating and managing custom fields. It builds on the free ACF plugin with advanced field types, PHP-based blocks for the block editor and global options pages, so you can shape structured content for any post, page or user.
- Version
- 6.8.10
- Released
- Sep 10, 2026
- Developer
- Advanced Custom Fields
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Advanced Custom Fields PRO 6.8.10
Version 6.8.10 · Sep 10, 2026
Latest
- SecurityACF now validates that uploaded PDF files begin with the standard %PDF- header before further processing, rejecting files that do not match the expected format
- SecurityThe Relationship, Post Object, Image, Gallery, and File fields now enforce WordPress read permissions on referenced posts and attachments when returned in REST API responses
- SecurityACF now verifies both preview context and the caller's edit capability before substituting revision data when field values are retrieved for a post
- SecurityThe _acf_form token used by frontend forms now expires and is bound to its issuing render, and acf_encrypt()/acf_decrypt() gain an optional $context argument for domain separation between token uses
- SecurityACF now consistently runs field validation on frontend form submissions containing field data, ensuring required-field checks and custom acf/validate_value filters cannot be circumvented
- SecurityACF's REST API schema no longer discloses per-object field-group configuration in OPTIONS requests to callers who lack read permission on the target object
- SecurityThe User field AJAX endpoint now validates that the request nonce was created for a User field
What it does
Default WordPress posts give you a title, a content area and a few basics. Real projects often need more: team member bios, product specs, page sections that editors can rearrange, or a single place to edit footer details. This plugin lets you define those data structures through an admin interface and attach them to your content, so editors fill in clear, labeled fields instead of working around a single text box.
Developers get tools for building on top of that data. ACF Blocks turn field groups into custom blocks written in PHP, while the Repeater, Flexible Content and Clone fields handle nested and reusable structures. Local JSON keeps field group settings in files for version control, and import and export tools move field groups between projects. Front-end forms built with acf_form() let visitors create posts, with PHP and AJAX validation checking submissions.
Best for
- Developers building custom WordPress themes and client sites
- Agencies managing structured content across many projects
- Site owners needing editable site-wide settings and layouts
Features
Repeater field
Build repeatable sets of sub fields for content like team lists, schedules or feature rows, letting editors add as many entries as they need.
Flexible content layouts
Define groups of sub fields as layouts that editors can add and rearrange, giving them a structured way to assemble page sections.
ACF Blocks
Create custom PHP-based blocks for the WordPress block editor, powered by your own field groups, for site sections built to your exact needs.
Global options pages
Add admin pages for site-wide settings and content, such as header and footer data, managed from one place instead of per page.
Gallery and clone fields
Collect and sort multiple images with the Gallery field, and reuse existing fields or whole field groups elsewhere with the Clone field.
Local JSON and import tools
Save field group settings to JSON files for version control, and use the tools page to import or export field groups between projects.
More form locations
Attach fields to comments, widgets and user-related forms, extending custom data beyond posts and pages across your WordPress site.
Front-end forms with validation
Use acf_form() to let users create and submit posts from the front end, with PHP and AJAX validation checking the submitted field data.
Advanced Custom Fields PRO older versions
- 6.8.9Aug 282 improvements, 3 fixes, 1 change
- 6.8.8Aug 201 fix
- 6.8.7Aug 56 security fixes
- 6.8.6Jul 15
- 6.8.5Jul 1
- 6.8.4Jun 11
- 6.8.3Jun 3
- 6.8.2May 27
- 6.8.1May 14
- 6.8.0.1Apr 1
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
59 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Advanced Custom Fields PRO
What does the PRO version add over the free ACF plugin?
It adds the Repeater, Flexible Content, Gallery and Clone fields, ACF Blocks for the block editor, and options pages for site-wide settings. These sit on top of the standard custom field tools from the free plugin.
Can I build custom blocks for the block editor with it?
Yes. ACF Blocks let you write custom blocks in PHP and connect them to your field groups, so editors fill in fields inside the block editor while your template controls how the block renders.
Can I keep my field groups in version control?
Yes. Local JSON saves field group settings as JSON files that you can commit alongside your theme or plugin code. There are also import and export tools for moving field groups between projects or environments.
Can visitors submit content from the front end?
Yes. The acf_form() function creates front-end forms that can create and submit new posts, with customizable settings. Submissions go through PHP and AJAX validation, including required-field checks and any custom validation filters you add.
Is Advanced Custom Fields PRO free?
The code of Advanced Custom Fields PRO is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Advanced Custom Fields PRO is this?
Version 6.8.10, released Sep 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Advanced Custom Fields PRO?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Advanced Custom Fields PRO automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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