Custom Fields for Gutenberg

Restores the Custom Field meta box for the Gutenberg Block Editor.

Update: This plugin currently is not needed, as WordPress version 5.0+ displays Custom Fields natively. Just click the settings button (three dots) and go to Options, where you will find the option to display the Custom Fields meta box. So this plugin still works great, but it is recommended to use native WP custom fields instead. For more information, read this post.

Features

• Easy to use
• Clean code
• Built with the WordPress API
• Lightweight, fast and flexible
• Works great with other WordPress plugins
• Plugin options configurable via settings screen
• Focused on flexibility, performance, and security
• One-click restore plugin default options
• Translation ready

Options

• Specify the post types that should display custom fields
• Exclude custom fields that are protected/hidden
• Exclude custom fields with empty values
• Exclude specific custom fields by name

Planned Features

• Ajaxify adding of new Custom Fields
• Ajax method to Delete custom fields

Privacy

This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.

Custom Fields for Gutenberg is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr, 15-year WordPress developer and book author.

Support development

I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can make a donation or purchase one of my books:

• The Tao of WordPress
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• .htaccess made easy
• WordPress Themes In Depth
• Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress

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Installing the plugin

1. Upload the plugin to your blog and activate
2. Configure the plugin settings as desired
3. Enable theme switcher via settings or shortcode

More info on installing WP plugins

Usage

Works just like the original “Custom Fields” meta box, except:

• Edit custom field — make any changes and then click the Post “Update” or “Publish” button
• Add new custom field — add new custom field, click “Update” or “Publish”, and then reload the page
• Delete custom field — set the field custom field Key/Name to a blank value, click “Update” or “Publish”, then reload the page

Uninstalling

This plugin cleans up after itself. All plugin settings will be removed from the WordPress database when the plugin is uninstalled via the Plugins screen. Note: no custom fields will be removed, only plugin settings.

Like the plugin?

If you like Custom Fields for Gutenberg, please take a moment to give a 5-star rating. It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!

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   Plugin Settings Screen (showing default options)

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   Custom Fields displayed on Gutenberg screen

If you like Custom Fields for Gutenberg, please take a moment to give a 5-star rating. It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!

2.4.4 (2025/11/12)

• Restores load_i18n()
• Updates plugin settings page
• Improves readme.txt documentation
• Generates new language template
• Tests on WordPress 6.9 (beta)

Full changelog @ https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/custom-fields-gutenberg.txt