ACF

Quick answers

Is ACF still maintained?

No. Last release 28 Apr 2015, over 11 years ago. 28 Apr 2015 · wordpress.org

Who owns ACF, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log

Was ACF removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org

Is ACF safe?

No. 1 known vulnerability has no fix in the current version. 21 Apr 2025 · Wordfence Intelligence

Is the latest ACF update safe to install?

No ownership change before 3.0.1. No one-star spike after it. 6 Oct 2014 · Release history

Active signals

Facts we detected, with links to the source.

• CriticalSEC-2Vulnerability published 21 Apr 2025 still has no fix after 14 days. Disable or replace the plugin. No fix has been released.5 May 2025Evidence
• CriticalMNT-1No release in 140 months (last release 28 Apr 2015). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.27 Apr 2016Evidence
• WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 29 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership change since 2014.

Security record

1 vulnerability in 24 months, 1 with no fix in the current version.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Healthier alternatives

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Facts

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