Plugin info

Total downloads: 70
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/9/2025 (90 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/9/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.5
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 90 days ago

59/100

Is Auto Collapse for Flexible Fields abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 90 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.5
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

By default, ACF Flexible Content fields are expanded when you load an edit screen in the WordPress admin. This can lead to a cluttered interface and excessive scrolling, especially on pages with many complex layouts.

This plugin solves that problem with a simple, lightweight solution. It automatically collapses all Flexible Content layouts upon page load, giving content editors a clean and organized overview. Editors can then expand only the specific layouts they need to work on.

This is a “set it and forget it” plugin with no settings required. Simply activate it, and it works.

Note: This plugin requires the Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin to be installed and active, as Flexible Content fields are a pro-only feature.

Installation

From your WordPress dashboard (Recommended)

  1. Navigate to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’.
  2. Search for “ACF Auto Collapse Flexible Fields”.
  3. Click ‘Install Now’ and then ‘Activate’.

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file and unzip it.
  2. Upload the acf-auto-collapse folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in your WordPress dashboard.

That’s it! No configuration is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin have any settings?

No. It works automatically out of the box. Just activate it.

Does this work with the free version of ACF?

No. This plugin specifically targets “Flexible Content” fields, which are a feature of ACF Pro. You must have ACF Pro installed and activated.

Will this affect Repeater fields or other field types?

No, this plugin is specifically designed to only collapse Flexible Content field layouts. All other fields, including Repeaters, will behave as usual.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release.