Advanced Custom Fields Pro v6.4.0.1 – Safe GPL Version for Everyone!

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WordPress powers over a third of all websites, but its default content management capabilities can be limiting for complex projects. Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro) addresses this challenge by providing a comprehensive solution for creating tailored content structures without extensive coding knowledge.

What is Advanced Custom Fields Pro?

ACF Pro is a premium WordPress plugin that extends the platform’s native functionality by allowing users to create custom fields, custom post types, and dynamic templates. It effectively bridges the gap between WordPress’s simplicity and the need for sophisticated content management solutions.The plugin serves WordPress developers, designers, and website builders looking for flexible content options beyond standard posts and pages. Notably, it’s also accessible to non-coders who need to customize their WordPress admin interface and content entry experience.

Key Features That Set ACF Pro Apart

Extensive Field Type Library

ACF Pro offers more than 30 field types including text, number, email, image, file, WYSIWYG editor, oEmbed, Google Maps, date picker, color picker, true/false toggles, select dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons, and relationship fields. This variety covers virtually any content need imaginable.

Pro-Exclusive Advanced Fields

The premium version introduces game-changing field types:

Repeater Field: Create sets of fields that can be duplicated, perfect for team profiles, testimonials, or image galleries
Flexible Content Field: Implement a drag-and-drop interface for building page layouts with predefined content blocks
Gallery Field: Manage collections of images with intuitive controls
Clone Field: Reuse existing field configurations across different parts of a website

Custom Gutenberg Blocks Development

ACF Pro stands out with its ability to create custom Gutenberg blocks using PHP. This feature allows developers to build tailored content blocks that integrate seamlessly with the WordPress block editor, enhancing the content creation experience.

Options Pages

Create custom admin pages to manage global site settings and data, providing a centralized location for controlling site-wide elements like header/footer content, social media links, and contact information.

Conditional Logic

Display fields dynamically based on user selections, creating intuitive and context-aware admin interfaces that show only relevant options to content editors.

Real-World Benefits for Website Owners and Developers

Streamlined Content Management

By creating custom fields tailored to specific content types, ACF Pro significantly simplifies the process of adding and managing website content. This reduces training time for content creators and minimizes input errors.

Enhanced Website Structure

Move beyond basic posts and pages by creating structured content types that perfectly match your information architecture. This improves both organization and user experience.

Customized Admin Experience

Tailor the WordPress admin interface to match specific content needs, creating intuitive editing screens that focus only on relevant fields and options.

Developer-Friendly Environment

ACF Pro offers an extensive API that allows developers to extend its functionality and integrate with other plugins and themes. Its developer-friendly approach makes it a favorite among WordPress professionals.

Technical Considerations

System Requirements

WordPress 6.0 or higher
PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.2+ recommended)
MySQL 8.0 LTS or 8.2+
Modern browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Note: Internet Explorer is not supported

Integration Capabilities

ACF Pro works exceptionally well with:

WPML for multilingual sites
Popular page builders like Elementor, Divi, and Bricks
Various third-party services through custom development

How ACF Pro Compares to Alternatives

While several alternatives exist in the custom fields space, ACF Pro maintains its position as an industry leader:

Pods: A free alternative that offers custom fields and post types but lacks the intuitive interface and advanced features of ACF Pro
JetEngine: A comprehensive solution with similar features but tied to the Crocoblock ecosystem
Meta Box: Offers extensive field options but with a steeper learning curve
Toolset: A fully paid alternative with comprehensive features but at a higher price point
Custom Post Type UI: Primarily focused on creating custom post types rather than fields

Why Choose ACF Pro?

ACF Pro stands out in the WordPress ecosystem for several compelling reasons:

Unmatched flexibility for addressing diverse content management needs
Intuitive interface that makes complex customization accessible to non-developers
Extensive documentation and a large community providing ample support resources
Continuous development with regular updates and new features
Performance-focused design that minimizes impact on site loading times

Conclusion

Advanced Custom Fields Pro represents an essential investment for WordPress professionals and site owners seeking to create truly customized content management experiences. By extending WordPress’s capabilities beyond its default offerings, ACF Pro enables the creation of websites that precisely match specific business needs and content requirements.Whether you’re building a simple portfolio, a complex e-commerce site, or anything in between, ACF Pro provides the tools needed to create tailored content structures that improve both the administrative experience and the end-user result.For WordPress developers and site owners serious about customization without complexity, ACF Pro remains the gold standard in custom field management.

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6.4.0.1

Fix - Calling `acf_get_reference()` with an invalid field name no longer causes a fatal error

6.3.12

= 6.3.12 =
Release Date 21st January 2025*
Enhancement - Error messages that occur when field validation fails due an insufficient security nonce now have additional context
Fix - Duplicated ACF blocks no longer lose their field values after the initial save when block preloading is enabled
Fix - ACF Blocks containing complex field types now behave correctly when React StrictMode is enabled

6.3.11

Enhancement - Field Group keys are now copyable on click
Fix - Repeater tables with fields hidden by conditional logic now render correctly
Fix - ACF Blocks now behave correctly in React StrictMode
Fix - Edit mode is no longer available to ACF Blocks with an WordPress Block API version of 3 as field editing is not supported in the iframe

6.3.10

Security - Setting a metabox callback for custom post types and taxonomies now requires being an admin, or super admin for multisite installs
Security - Field specific ACF nonces are now prefixed, resolving an issue where third party nonces could be treated as valid for AJAX calls
Enhancement - A new “Close and Add Field” option is now available when editing a field group, inserting a new field inline after the field being edited
Enhancement - ACF and ACF PRO now share the same plugin updater for improved reliability and performance
Fix - Exporting post types and taxonomies containing metabox callbacks now correctly exports the user defined callback

6.3.9

Security - Editing an ACF Field in the Field Group editor can no longer execute a stored XSS vulnerability. Thanks to Duc Luong Tran (janlele91) from Viettel Cyber Security for the responsible disclosure
Security - Post Type and Taxonomy metabox callbacks no longer have access to any superglobal values, hardening the original fix from 6.3.8 further
Fix - ACF fields now correctly validate when used in the block editor and attached to the sidebar

6.3.8

Security - ACF defined Post Type and Taxonomy metabox callbacks no longer have access to $_POST data. (Thanks to the Automattic Security Team for the disclosure)

6.3.7

Security - ACF Free now uses its own update mechanism from WP Engine servers

6.3.6

Security - Newly added fields now have to be explicitly set to allow access in the content editor (when using the ACF shortcode or Block Bindings) to increase the security around field permissions. [See the release notes for more details](https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-3-6/#field-value-access-editor)
Security Fix - Field labels are now correctly escaped when rendered in the Field Group editor, to prevent a potential XSS issue. Thanks to Ryo Sotoyama of Mitsui Bussan Secure Directions, Inc. for the responsible disclosure
Fix - Validation and Block AJAX requests nonces will no longer be overridden by third party plugins
Fix - Detection of third party select2 libraries will now default to v4 rather than v3
Fix - Block previews will now display an error if the render template PHP file is not found

6.3.5

Fix - The ACF Shortcode now correctly outputs a comma separated list of values for arrays
Fix - ACF Blocks rendered in auto mode now correctly re-render their previews after editing fields
Fix - ACF Block validation no longer raises required validation messages if HTML will automatically select the first value when rendered
Fix - ACF Block validation no longer raises required validation messages if a default value will be rendered as the field value
Fix - ACF Block validation no longer raises required validation messages for fields hidden by conditional logic when adding a new block

6.3.4

Security Fix - The ACF shortcode now prevents access to fields from different private posts by default. View the [release notes](https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-3-4) for more information
Fix - Users without the `edit_posts` capability but with custom capabilities for a editing a custom post type, can now correctly load field groups loaded via conditional location rules
Fix - Block validation no longer validates a field’s sub fields on page load, only on edit. This resolves inconsistent validation errors on page load or when first adding a block
Fix - Deactivating an ACF PRO license will now remove the license key even if the server call fails
Fix - Field types returning objects no longer cause PHP warnings and errors when output via `the_field`, `the_sub_field` or the ACF shortcode, or when retrieved by a `get_` function with the escape html parameter set
Fix - Server side errors during block rendering now gracefully displays an error to the editor

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Plugin

Name:

Advanced Custom Fields Pro

Version:

6.4.0.1

Last updated:

Apr 19, 2025

License:

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