Unique Field Guard For ACF is a WordPress plugin designed to ensure the uniqueness of Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) values. By automatically checking for duplicates during post saves, this plugin helps maintain data integrity and prevents the reuse of the same values across your site for fields that needs to be unique.

Key Features

Uniqueness Verification: Automatically checks for duplicate values in specified ACF fields.
Admin Notices: Displays clear notifications if a duplicate value is found, guiding users to resolve the issue.
Seamless Integration: Works with ACF and is compatible out of the box.
Customizable Settings: Configure which ACF fields require uniqueness checks through the plugin’s settings.
Secure and Reliable: Uses WordPress best practices for validation and redirection.

Installation

Upload the unique-field-guard-for-acf folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Go to the ACF custom field under validation tab and activate the checkbox.

Usage

Once activated, the plugin will automatically check for duplicate values in the ACF fields you configure.
If a duplicate is detected, the user will be redirected back to the edit page with an admin notice informing them of the issue.

Advanced Field Type Support

Extend unique validation to more advanced field types, such as select fields, relationship fields, or repeater fields.
Added settings page to configure which fields require uniqueness checks.

Custom Error Handling

Allow users to define their own error messages for different scenarios.
Support for multiple languages and localization of error messages.

Dashboard and Reports

Generate and display reports on fields with duplicate values.
Provide an admin dashboard widget to monitor field uniqueness status.

Admin Interface Enhancements

Add visual indicators in the admin UI for fields that have uniqueness constraints.
Allow users to apply or remove unique constraints in bulk.

Enhanced Performance

Automate database indexing for fields with unique constraints.
implementation of caching mechanisms.

API Integration

Expose endpoints for managing and configuring unique field settings via the WordPress REST API.

User Permissions and Roles

Provide settings to control who can configure or manage unique constraints based on user roles.
Limit access to premium features based on user roles or subscription levels.

Support and Documentation

Offer dedicated support channels for premium users.
Provide detailed documentation, including video tutorials and advanced use cases.

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