Title: Modern Fields • Custom Fields for Gutenberg Author: maximebj Published: February 6, 2026 Last modified: June 8, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/modern-fields/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3455302) ![](https://ps.w.org/modern-fields/assets/icon.svg?rev=3455302) # Modern Fields • Custom Fields for Gutenberg By [maximebj](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maximebj/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/modern-fields.1.0.4.zip) * [Details](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/modern-fields/#description) * [Reviews](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/modern-fields/#reviews) * [Installation](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/modern-fields/#installation) * [Development](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/modern-fields/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/) ## Description Modern Fields brings a visual field builder to the WordPress block editor without sacrificing flexibility. Create reusable field groups, assign them to posts, pages, custom post types, or options screens, and render them with purpose-built Gutenberg blocks & block bindings. No code required! Everything is built with native WordPress APIs so it feels at home in your admin and keeps performance top of mind. ### Highlights * Build field groups visually with native WordPress UI components. * Choose from a growing library of field blocks: text, textarea, toggle, number, range, button group, image, color picker, and more. * Attach field groups to post types, page templates, or options screens with fine- grained location rules. * Manage permissions with role-aware controls for who can edit or manage field groups. * Output field data in templates with a specific meta bindings block. ### What are the advantages of using Modern Fields rather than Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)? ✔ Native controls from the block Editor for a better experience ✔ Design fields groups visually within the block editor ✔ Configure your fields more quickly ✔ More locations to display fields group (modal, panel) ✔ Ready-to-use patterns for stunning options pages ✔ Display fields in your template without code with the Field Value block, no need to code ✔ Use query block to filter results by meta ✔ And more to come in the premium version ## Screenshots [⌊The field group builder with multiple block types.⌉⌊The field group builder with multiple block types.⌉[ The field group builder with multiple block types. [⌊An options page powered by Modern Fields.⌉⌊An options page powered by Modern Fields .⌉[ An options page powered by Modern Fields. [⌊The field groups list page⌉⌊The field groups list page⌉[ The field groups list page [⌊The block editor showing contextual field blocks alongside content.⌉⌊The block editor showing contextual field blocks alongside content.⌉[ The block editor showing contextual field blocks alongside content. ## Blocks This plugin provides 23 blocks. * Color palette A color palette from the theme. * Checkboxes A checkboxes field for multiple boolean input. * Number A simple number input field. * Toggle A toggle On/Off field for boolean input. * Unit Select a value with a unit. * Relationship Get Modern Fields Pro and unlock the Relationship field. * Button Group A button group field with multiple choices. * Date A date / time input field. * Select A select dropdown field with key/value options. * Email A simple email input field. * Time A time input field. * Textarea A textarea field for longer text input. * Repeater Get Modern Fields Pro and unlock the Repeater field. * Range A range input field. * Spacing Select spacing values for the selected sides. * Border Configure border values. * Image Import or select an image from the media library. * Text A simple text input field. * Rich text A rich text input field with formatting options. * Color picker A custom color picker. * Radio Buttons A radio buttons field with multiple choices. * Multi token A mutli-value input field. * Field value Display any value from a meta field. Brought to you by Modern Fields. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/modern-fields` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress. 3. Navigate to **Modern Fields Field Groups** to create your first group and start adding field blocks. 4. Assign your field group to the desired location and publish it. 5. Edit a post or page that matches your rules to start filling in the fields. 6. Use the Field value block to display a meta in your content or a template. ## FAQ ### Does Modern Fields work with the Classic Editor? Modern Fields is built specifically for Gutenberg and relies on block editor APIs. The classic editor is not supported. ### How do I render field values on the frontend? Use the Field value block to show any value from your fields from the current post, post author or options pages. No code required! It will bind the data to your templates automatically. You can also use these functions in your custom blocks or template:` the_field()` or `get_field()` ### Can I limit who can manage field groups? Yes. Permissions integrate with WordPress roles and capabilities. Only users with the appropriate capabilities can create or edit field groups. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c942ec2746e043d9dfaa8cc3c337ecb9114a5e6126387a49f4a1c3713486a4d7? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[My custom fields go-to plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/my-custom-fields-go-to-plugin/)󠁿 [Remi Corson](https://profiles.wordpress.org/corsonr/) June 8, 2026 Tried most custom-fields plugins over the years, and Modern Fields is the first that feels built for the block editor instead of bolted onto it. The visual field builder uses native WP components, and rendering values through the Field value block (block bindings) lets me output data with no code. Location rules, options pages, and registering CPTs from the admin cover most of what I used ACF for. Recommended. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f33236201e55e772441f2ff66b53b7796e09dca8cfa5689a4a249aee3418b656? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very promising!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-promising-70/)󠁿 [basbuis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/basbuis/) April 27, 2026 1 reply Usually I work with ACF or ACPT. Today I discovered Modern Fields. It’s a fast plugin with plenty of possibilities and, big surprise, out-of-the-box integration with the Greenshift builder. I couldn’t find a way to render the checkbox field, but to be honest, why should I want to show that frontend on a page? Using their field value block to show a checkbox or multi-value field, the site crashed though…. But it’s still version 1.0. VERY PROMISING PLUGIN! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1f086c89d1e9686d26c30ed6232878a500d98b163f0caeb45ca0122ac9c54716? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great product](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-product-1222/)󠁿 [Aurelio](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wplio/) April 21, 2026 Everything is inside the title ! This product is really cool. Thanks to the editor! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/31eaf522bfa4ab0f9b8a4bd2a19ad2f9e45c4d27fd3fba3574294f51d97cf986? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Advanced and secured custom fields at the same time! 😏](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/advanced-and-secured-custom-fields-at-the-same-time-%f0%9f%98%8f/)󠁿 [Jason Rouet](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jaz_on/) March 26, 2026 Bold move, I can’t wait to see how this evolves over time. It’s a bit of a change from what I’m used with ACF but it’s a fresh and modern direction. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8a56ebbbb3f532ddb886e8ecb9e864b24aa5d3fdff25dd2854e9b23e436df4f3? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plus facile que les ACF](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plus-facile-que-les-acf/)󠁿 [proxymis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/proxymis/) March 3, 2026 Enfin une alternative plus compréhensible aux ACFs Super boulot ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1cc044bc6ec6ec7a740d35436b2a06b6e964898ab089dc437a8402c54b404e0? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[The best ACF alternative for the block editor!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-best-acf-alternative-for-the-block-editor/)󠁿 [Valentin Grenier](https://profiles.wordpress.org/valentingrenier/) February 23, 2026 I was looking for an easy solution to build custom fields using the new Gutenberg component, this solution perfectly fits my needs! Congrats! [ Read all 11 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Modern Fields • Custom Fields for Gutenberg” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ maximebj ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maximebj/) “Modern Fields • Custom Fields for Gutenberg” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/modern-fields/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Modern Fields • Custom Fields for Gutenberg” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/modern-fields) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/modern-fields/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/modern-fields/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/modern-fields/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/modern-fields/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.4 * Prepare for Modern Fields premium version release * Fixed an issue with Custom Post Types: private with show_ui=true are now showing in the list * Fixed issues where Modern Fields was overriding some theme.json defaults * Some code optimization #### 1.0.3 * Fix: native blocks (like Group) no longer lose their color and typography options in the post/page editor when the plugin is active. * Fixed row selection when clicking the title or toggle in the field groups list( Dataview). * Fixed image block styles inside field locations. * Moved the menu below the header for clearer navigation. * Metabox accordions are now handled natively. #### 1.0.2 * New: duplicate fields group from the groups list * New: filter `modern-fields/permissions` to change the minimum role permission to acces the plugin * Added connectors with the Pro version * Improved some styles for WordPress 7.0 * Improved the date time field according to choosen format * Improved the RichText field to avoid issues in the block editor * Improved group list table (DataViews) * Improved: specific specific posts & pages selector now shows draft and pending posts * Harmonized the filters names * Fixed meta label in block bindings * Fixed a crash when saving settings * Fixed fields label and description encoding * Fixed default values nto showing in some cases #### 1.0.1 * New: added import and export via WP CLI * Fixed an issue with scripts loaded outside the plugin pages * Fixed image binding in Field value block * Fixed issue with default CPT icon * Fixed an issue with display mode option in select field * Fixed an issue where default fields values didn’t showed up * Fixed admin menu appearing in options pages when it shouldn’t * Fixed a bug on location selector when invalid location is set #### 1.0.0 * Official stable release! * Removed beta features * Fixed issue with locations in CPT * Stability improvements & bug fixes #### 0.9.1 * New: JSON sync for Custom Post Types and Taxonomies with the theme #### 0.9.0 * New: Register Custom Post Types and Taxonomies from the admin * New: Navigation menu between Modern Fields sections #### 0.8.0 * New: import / export groups in JSON * New: Sync fields with your theme in /mf-json/ folder #### 0.7.3 * Added an onboarding popup when creating your first field group * Usual roles are pre-selected in location selector * Fixed duplicate colors in palette field * Fixed RichText overflow in narrow area like inspector * Fixed inspector area width * Fixed image binding with the field value block #### 0.7.2 * Fixed vendor prefixing on composer dependencies #### 0.7.1 * Fixed an error with user name in fields list * Fixed a potential conflict with the fields blocks and third party blocks * Fixed duplicate fields has different unique ids now * Fixed default color palette in Modern Fields settings #### 0.7 * New image field option: compact UI * Fixed color picker when there are custom colors set in appearance * Fixed missing translations in JavaScript #### 0.6 * New fields: checkboxes, radio, select/combobox, multi token and email * More reliable field data structure #### 0.5.5 * Fixed deployment with PHP dependencies #### 0.5.2 * Added wp.org assets #### 0.5.1 * First deploy #### 0.5.0 * Initial beta release. ## Meta * Version **1.0.4** * Last updated **4 days ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 6.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 8.1 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/modern-fields/) and [French (France)](https://fr.wordpress.org/plugins/modern-fields/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/modern-fields) * Tags * [acf](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/acf/)[block bindings](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block-bindings/) [custom fields](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-fields/)[metabox](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/metabox/) [options](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/options/) * [Advanced View](https://scn.wordpress.org/plugins/modern-fields/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 11 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/modern-fields/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ maximebj ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maximebj/) ## Support Got something to say? 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