ACF vs Sympl Repeater for ACF and Elementor

This plugin adds to default WordPress search engine the ability to search by content from selected fields of Advanced Custom Fields plugin. Everything works automatically, no need to add any additional code. The plugin does not create a search results page, but modifies the SQL database query to make your search engine work better. Additionally you can search for whole phrases instead of each single word of phrase. As a result, search will be more accurate than before. New search core We modified the code of search engine. Content search is now faster by about 75% (depending on the level of complexity of searched phrase)! Support to the development of plugin We spend hours working on the development of this plugin. Technical support also requires a lot of time, but we do it because we want to offer you the best plugin. We enjoy every new plugin installation. If you would like to appreciate it, you can provide us a coffee. If every user bought at least one, we could work on the plugin 24 hours a day! Please also read the FAQ below. Thank you for being with us!

ACF Repeater For Elementor bridges the gap between Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro repeater functionality and Elementor’s visual builder. This powerful plugin allows you to create dynamic, repeatable content sections without complex coding. Important! Doesn’t work with elementor widget cache feature (Need to be turned off) 🚀 Key Features Easy Integration: Connect ACF repeater fields directly with Elementor widgets Dynamic Content: Automatically populate Elementor elements with ACF repeater data Flexible Usage: Works with columns, sections, and individual widgets Legacy Compatible: Maintains backward compatibility with existing implementations Hide Widget on Empty Fields: Hide elements and containers based on empty ACF fields conditions 🎯 Perfect For Dynamic testimonial sections Portfolio galleries FAQ accordions Team member listings Product showcases Any repeatable content structure 📋 Requirements WordPress 5.0 or higher Elementor (free version) Elementor Pro (Optional but recommended for full features) Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro How To Use Usage Create ACF Repeater Field: Set up your repeater field in ACF with sub-fields Select the repeater: In Elementor, widget, section or ACF Repeater loop set the ACF repeater field You will be able to select the repeater field from ‘Advanced’ settings tab in the Elementor editor Insert Field Placeholders: Use #field_name syntax within your content Replace field_name with your ACF sub-field names Publish: The plugin automatically replaces placeholders with repeater data Example Implementation ACF Repeater Setup: – Repeater name: team_members – Sub-fields: member_name, member_role, member_bio Elementor Setup: – Select the field in the Advanced settings for a container: team_members – Content: #member_name, #member_role, #member_bio as a Heading widget or Text Editor widget Special Features Accordion/Toggle Support: Add new Accordion widget to the page, set the ACF Repeater field in the widget’s advanced settings, and use the sub-field names as placeholders as described above. The plugin will automatically structure these for accordion/toggle widgets. Hide Widget on Empty ACF Fields You can now hide widgets based on empty ACF fields. Follow these steps: Select the Widget: Choose the widget you want to hide if an ACF field is empty. Advanced Settings: Go to the ‘Advanced’ settings tab in Elementor editor. Hide on Empty Field: Enable the option to hide the widget if an ACF field is empty. Choose Field: Select the ACF field you want to check for emptiness. The widget will be hidden if the selected ACF field is empty. Legacy Usage For backward compatibility, the old class naming convention is still supported: – Setup by old class name: repeater_ for the widget or container – Same placeholder syntax: #field_name Supported Field Types Text fields URL fields WYSIWYG Editor content Accordion/Toggle content (with specific field names) Note: Currently optimized for Elementor native elements. Third-party widgets may require additional configuration. Support For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit our support forum or contact us directly. Pro Tip: Always test new repeater implementations on a staging site before deploying to production! Donate Do you enjoy using ACF Repeater For Elementor? Consider supporting the development of this plugin with a donation. Your contributions help us maintain and improve the plugin for everyone. Donate link