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JPKCom ACF (Pro) Enable Shortcode — Guide & Tips

Output ACF field values via shortcode inside a WYSIWYG — installation and practical tips for JPKCom ACF (Pro) Enable Shortcode.

JPKCom ACF (Pro) Enable Shortcode enables the ACF shortcode that lets you display another field's value from within the WYSIWYG editor. It unlocks a capability that Advanced Custom Fields does not enable by default for security reasons.

Guide

Requirements

Installation

  1. In your admin panel, go to Plugins → Add New and click Upload Plugin.
  2. Choose the plugin's ZIP file and click Install Now.
  3. Make sure Advanced Custom Fields is activated.
  4. Click Activate — the plugin takes effect immediately.

Usage

Once active, you can use the ACF shortcode inside a WYSIWYG field to display another field's value. See the official ACF shortcode documentation for the supported syntax and details.

Tips & Tricks

  • Enable deliberately: ACF disables the shortcode by default. Only activate this plugin if you actually need the feature, and keep an eye on who is allowed to edit content with shortcodes.
  • Look up the syntax: The attributes the ACF shortcode accepts (e.g. field name, post ID, formatting) are documented on the ACF shortcode resource page.
  • Reproducible updates: Since version 2.0.3 the plugin uses secure self-hosted updates via GitHub with SHA256 checksums and runs with declare(strict_types=1).

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