I Built a Free ACF Alternative (Wordpress Custom Fields 2026)

You know that moment when you’re building a WordPress site and think, “Man, I really don’t want to pay for another premium plugin”? Yeah, me too. So I built OpenFields. It’s a 100% free, open-source custom fields plugin for WordPress. Think of it like ACF — but without the premium tiers, locked features, or vendor lock-in. And honestly? It’s been way more fun than I expected. Why I Made This (The Long Version) Custom fields are basically essential for WordPress development. But if you want repea