Meta Box Group 1.4.6
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Meta Box Group is an extension for the Meta Box plugin that brings proper structure to custom fields inside the WordPress admin. Instead of each field sitting alone in its own meta box, related fields are placed together in organized groups. Those groups support nesting, so you can build a hierarchy of information that makes sense for your content. A property listing could have a main group for property details, and inside that, separate subgroups for location, amenities, and pricing. Every group collapses and expands, which means editors can focus on one piece of the form at a time and avoid a crowded screen. The tool is designed for developers who work with custom post types, theme option panels, or complex settings pages. It extends the field types found in the Meta Box core plugin, so you can arrange any existing fields into nested sections. Drag-and-drop reordering lets you reposition fields and whole groups without writing extra code.
Beyond nesting, Meta Box Group gives you several ways to present field groups. Groups can be placed inside tabs, so editors move between sections like tabs on a settings page. Collapsible panels also remain available, and they can be combined with tabs inside the same form. Conditional logic adds a dynamic layer: fields or entire groups appear only when another field has a certain value. That keeps forms short and relevant, hiding options that do not apply. Layout flexibility covers the visual arrangement. You can control how many columns a group uses, how fields align, and where labels sit. The interface for building all of this works directly in the WordPress admin, sharing the same style as Meta Box itself. Define a group, decide where it should show up, and then drag fields into place using the familiar Meta Box editing experience. Everything is built where you already manage your meta fields, so there is no separate builder page.
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Meta Box Group is built on the Meta Box framework, so it inherits the same extension points developers rely on. Hooks and filters allow you to alter how groups render, modify labels, or change the output without touching core files. The plugin also works alongside other Meta Box extensions, so you can combine grouping with conditional logic from other tools or use custom field types that you have registered yourself. You need the Meta Box core plugin installed because this extension does not work alone. The minimum requirements are WordPress 4.0 or newer and PHP 5.6 or newer. Field layouts are responsive, which means grouped forms adapt to smaller screens such as tablets and mobile phones when editors use the admin on those devices. Custom field data is stored through the standard WordPress meta table, so you do not have to manage any separate tables or worry about unusual migration paths.
Meta Box Group suits almost any project where content comes in multiple parts. A custom post type for events can separate date, location, and registration fields into their own tabs. A theme options panel can group general settings, typography, and footer areas, so a site owner does not scroll through one long list. E-commerce product pages use it for attributes, shipping details, and specifications. User profile fields can be organized into sections for contact information, social links, and preferences. Blog post metadata, such as author bios or related articles, can stay out of the way inside a collapsible panel. Educational sites can structure course dates, instructors, and enrollment data without mixing everything together. Because the grouping tools rely on Meta Box, you can apply them to post types, taxonomies, or users, depending on what your project needs. They only see what matters for the page in front of them, which reduces errors and support requests.
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 1.5.21
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 11, 2026
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