Meta Box Admin Columns 1.7.5
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Meta Box Admin Columns is a WordPress plugin that expands the information visible in your admin list tables. It pairs with the Meta Box plugin, so the core Meta Box plugin must be installed and active for it to work. Once activated, you can add custom columns to the post list, page list, custom post type list, user list, and taxonomy term list. The columns can display any meta field created with Meta Box, along with taxonomy terms and user profile fields. This means you no longer have to open every post or user record to find a price, a project deadline, a client name, or a membership expiry date. All of that data appears right in the table. The plugin also provides built-in columns for standard details like post ID, title, date, author, and comment count. If a custom field comes from a Meta Box extension, that extension needs to be present as well.
You control exactly which columns appear and how they are arranged. The Screen Options tab on any supported list lets you check or uncheck available columns. Drag and drop reorders them, so the most important data sits where you can see it first. Many columns support sorting; click a header to order the list by that field. This works with custom fields too, not just the built-in values. Data can be formatted to match the field type, from plain text and numbers to dates, images, links, and taxonomy terms. Conditional logic lets you show or hide a column depending on the post type, so different content types can display different information sets. You can also control the output of complex fields, including repeaters and groups, as long as the field is set up in Meta Box. The interface feels native to WordPress, since the plugin integrates with the existing list screen rather than replacing it.
For developers, the plugin offers a range of hooks and filters to modify how columns are generated and displayed. You can alter the rendered HTML, change the data shown in a cell, apply custom sorting logic, and add entirely new column types. The codebase is written with performance in mind, using efficient database queries so large lists with several custom columns still load quickly. The admin area remains responsive, with columns adapting to smaller screens when needed. This makes the plugin helpful for content-heavy sites and teams that need specific information without hunting through individual records. People managing e-commerce product lists can see stock levels and prices, while teams tracking client projects can view statuses and deadlines directly in the table. Those running membership sites can display membership level and expiry date next to each user. The plugin adapts to whatever custom fields you already have. This reduces time spent on routine content management tasks.
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The plugin requires the Meta Box core plugin, and custom fields shown in columns come from Meta Box or its extensions. It works with standard post types, custom post types, standard taxonomies, and custom taxonomies. Regular updates keep it compatible with current WordPress versions and PHP releases. It is distributed under the GPL, which gives you full source code access and the freedom to modify or use it commercially. No subscription is needed to keep using the version you install. The documentation covers installation, field selection, sorting, and common configuration scenarios. Since the plugin is focused on the admin list tables, it does not change the front end of your website. You can always safely run it alongside other Meta Box extensions and third-party plugins, while the available filters help resolve any conflicts that might arise. For anyone already using Meta Box, this plugin turns the standard admin tables into a practical, customizable data overview.
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 2.3.1
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 9, 2026
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