BuddyForms Advanced Custom Fields
This add-on lets you render ACF field groups inside BuddyForms so users can create and edit content from the frontend—while keeping ACF-powered meta in sync. Highlights – Works with ACF Free and PRO (ACF must be installed separately). – Map ACF field groups to BuddyForms forms for frontend create/ed
About this tool.
This add-on lets you render ACF field groups inside BuddyForms so users can create and edit content from the frontend—while keeping ACF-powered meta in sync.
Highlights – Works with ACF Free and PRO (ACF must be installed separately). – Map ACF field groups to BuddyForms forms for frontend create/edit. – Supports common ACF field types (text, textarea, select, checkbox, date, color, maps, etc.). – BuddyForms Moderation support for review/approval workflows. – BuddyPress integration: sync selected ACF fields with xProfile.
Note: This plugin integrates with Advanced Custom Fields; it does not bundle any ACF code or assets.
Getting started.
- 01Install and activate BuddyForms .
- 02Install and activate Advanced Custom Fields (Free or PRO).
- 03Upload and activate this add-on.
- 04Go to BuddyForms → Forms , create or edit a form, and map your ACF field groups or fields.
Frequently asked questions.
Does this plugin include ACF?
No. ACF needs to be installed and active.
Do I need ACF PRO?
No. The free version works; PRO field types are supported where possible.
Does this modify my ACF field groups?
No. Field groups are read to render frontend fields; they aren’t altered.
