Recommended Custom Fields plugins for multilingual sites
Custom field plugins add extra functionality to WordPress's native custom field option. Learn more about our recommended plugins for this category in the table below and compare their features - some of which may only be available in pro or premium versions.
Recommended Custom Fields plugins
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| Toolset Types | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) | |
|---|---|---|
| About | Toolset Types created custom post types, fields, taxonomy and post relationships. It's part of the Toolset suite, which allows building advanced WordPress sites without programming. | Advanced Custom Fields allows you to create your own custom fields and display them in posts, taxonomy, media, comments, custom options pages, and more. You can create the field group, add the fields you want, and define the rules for where you want them to appear. |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Plugin price | €69-299 | $0-249 |
| Date tested | April 6, 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
| Create different types of custom fields (radio button, checkbox, single line, etc.) | Yes | Yes |
| Set repeating fields | Yes | Yes |
| Create forms for front-end submissions | Yes | Yes |
| Set sub-fields within repeating fields | Yes | Yes |
| More about Toolset Types | More about Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) |
We only recommend plugins that show an ongoing commitment to WPML compatibility. The authors of the plugins featured in the table above work closely with the WPML team on a regular basis to ensure you can build a reliable, multilingual site.
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| Plugin name | Plugin house | Last tested date | Compatibility status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Box Recommended | eLightUp | January 24, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Recommended | Delicious Brains | March 31, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Toolset Types Recommended | OnTheGoSystems | April 6, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
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