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Custom Field Template 2.8.1 – WordPress Plugin

Custom Field Template

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Description

At a glance

Custom Field Template v2.8.1 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 30K+ active installs · 4/5 rating from 24 reviews · updated August 11, 2026 · requires WordPress 2.1+.

The Custom Field Template plugin adds the default custom fields on the Write Post/Page. The template format is almost same as the one of the rc:custom_field_gui plugin. The difference is following.

We have finally published a manual site for the custom field template plugin. You can also use the custom field refinement search for posts in the admin panel. Please check here.

  • You can set any number of the custom field templates and switch the templates when you write/edit the post/page.
  • This plugin does not use the ini file for the template but set it in the option page of the plugin.
  • Support for TinyMCE in the textarea.
  • Support for media buttons in the textarea. – requires at least 2.5.
  • Support for multiple fields with the same key.
  • Support for hideKey and label options.
  • You can see the full option list in the setting page of the plugin.
  • You can customize the design of custom field template with css.
  • You can replace custom keys by labels.
  • You can use wpautop function.
  • You can use PHP codes in order to set values. (experimental, code = 0)
  • You can set an access user level in each field. (level = 1)
  • Supprt for inserting custom field values into tags automatically. (insertTag = true)
  • Adds [cft] Shortcode to display the custom field template. (only shows the attributes which have output = true)
  • Adds template instruction sections.
  • Adds the value label option for the case that values are diffrent from viewed values. (valueLabel = apples # oranges # bananas)
  • Adds the blank option. (blank = true)
  • Adds the break type. Set CSS of ‘#cft div’. (type = break)
  • Adds [cft] Shortcode Format.
  • Adds the sort option. (sort = asc, sort = desc, sort = order)
  • Support for Quick Edit of custom fields. (tinyMCE and mediaButton are not supported yet)
  • Support for the custom field search. (only shows the attributes which have search = true.)
  • Adds [cftsearch] Shortcode Format. (under development)
  • Adds PHP codes for the output value. (outputCode = 0)
  • Adds PHP codes before saving the values. (editCode = 0)
  • Adds the save functionality.
  • Adds the class option. (class = text)
  • Adds the auto hook of the_content(). (experimental)
  • You can use the HTML Editor in the textarea. (htmlEditor = true)
  • Adds the box title replacement option.
  • Adds the select option of the post type.
  • Adds the value count option.
  • Adds the option to use the shortcode in the widhet.
  • Adds the attributes of JavaScript Event Handlers. (onclick = alert('ok');)
  • Adds the Initialize button.
  • Adds the attributes of before and after text. (before = blah, after = blah)
  • Adds the export and import functionality.
  • Adds the style attribute. (style = color:#FF0000;)
  • Adds the maxlength attribute. (maxlength = 10)
  • Adds the attributes of multiple fields. (multiple = true, startNum = 5, endNum = 10, multipleButton = true)
  • Adds the attributes of the date picker in text type. (date = true, dateFirstDayOfWeek = 0, dateFormat = yyyy/mm/dd)
  • Adds the filter of page template file names (Thanks, Joel Pittet).
  • Adds the attribute of shortCode in order to output the shortcode filtered values. (shortCode = true)
  • Adds the attribute of outputNone in case there is no data to output. (outputNone = No Data)
  • Adds the attribute of singleList attribute in order to output with <ul><li> if the value is single. ex) singleList = true
  • Adds the file upload type. (type = file)
  • Adds the fieldset type. (type = fieldset_open, type = fieldset_close)
  • Adds the option to deploy the box in each template.

Localization

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Known Issues / Bugs

Uninstall

  1. Deactivate the plugin
  2. That’s it! 🙂

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I download Custom Field Template?

Custom Field Template 2.8.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4/5 rating from 24 user reviews.

Does Custom Field Template cost anything?

No. Custom Field Template 2.8.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.

How do I install Custom Field Template 2.8.1?

Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.

What are the requirements for Custom Field Template?

Custom Field Template 2.8.1 requires WordPress 2.1 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.

When was Custom Field Template last updated?

Version 2.8.1 was last updated on August 11, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.

Is the Custom Field Template download safe?

The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.

Version: 2.8.1
Updated: October 1, 2026

Technical details

Version2.8.1
Last updatedAugust 11, 2026
Active installs30,000+
Rating★★★★☆ 4/5 (24 reviews)
Requires WordPress2.1 or higher
AuthorHiroaki Miyashita
Tagscft, custom-fields, fields, meta, template
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