ACF Sync

Simple utility to sync all ACF data to JSON files in one go.

What it does

This plugin saves your ACF field groups, post types, taxonomies, and options pages to structured JSON files inside wp-content. It organizes everything automatically so your data is easier to version, track, and move between environments.

Features

• One-click sync from the admin bar
• Saves all ACF content at once
• Customizable JSON directory
• Automatically creates folder structure:
  • field-groups
  • post-types
  • taxonomies
  • options-pages
• Works with both ACF and ACF Pro

Requirements

• WordPress
• Advanced Custom Fields (free or Pro)

Installation

1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate it in WordPress
3. Make sure ACF is installed and active

Usage

• Go to Custom Fields → Sync
• Set your desired JSON directory (relative to wp-content)
• Click Save & Sync

Or use the “Sync” button in the admin bar.

Output Location

By default: wp-content/uploads/acf-json/

You can change this to something like: themes/your-theme/acf-json

Notes

• The plugin creates directories automatically if they don’t exist
• Only users with admin permissions can run sync
• Designed for development workflows and version control

Author

Dane
https://github.com/johnssondane