Addressing downsides listed by various websites around the internet

[tw2113]

Do some searches for "best post type plugins" and similar, and check out the cons that these sites list, or any grievances they provide, and see what we can do to address those concerns.

[emilse-webdev]

• Display of new post types and taxonomies.
• Repeater fields / Repeater groups
• Option to create custom content types extending existing content types, taxonomies, media, users or comments.
• Configurable settings and validations for new custom types user input.
• Auto-generation of filters for custom post types and taxonomies, same as the actual registration code export.
• Live edit mode, to be able to edit custom post types or taxonomies while browsing the site and see the changes instantly.
• Integration: integrations (Polylang, WPML, Tabify Edit Screen, Codepress Admin Columns, Gravity Forms, etc.)
• Show anywhere: as shortcodes, widgets, code-free template approach, or theme integration to display the fields.

[tw2113]

Complaints

No meta integrations out of box
still need theme customizations potentially.
"The only downside of the plugin is that it lacks description in some cases for its several complex options."

Possible solutions

heavier lean into possible meta data solutions
ACF Free
CMB2