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2018-10-09T10:19:08+00:00 October 8th, 2018|WordPress Hosting & Development|By WP Hosting Editor|

ACF 5: Improvements Across Performance, Functionality & Usability

Version 5 of the popular plugin was officially launched last month, introducing a number of major upgrades.

The latest Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) 5.0 version introduces a fresh set of new fields, lightning-fast performance as well as Gutenberg compatibility.

Other changes include:

  • A vibrantly new UI and UX
  • Modernized import/export
  • Revamped Import/Export
  • A fresh set of Fields

How to upgrade to ACF 5

The upgrade has been designed to be as seamless as possible and includes an update of the database, so best to back your website before starting the upgrade process.

Instructions have been documented on the ACF website.

About Advanced Custom Fields

Advanced Custom Fields is a WordPress plug-in which enables the user to create custom fields data effortlessly, add them to any post or page and display them on the front end.

The plugin has been created and is maintained by an Australian Developer,

Visit their website for more information about Advanced Custom Fields version 5.

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