Meta Box Include Exclude 1.1.2
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Meta Box Include Exclude is a companion plugin for the Meta Box framework that adds conditional display logic to your custom fields. When you create field groups with Meta Box, they normally show up on every screen where they are assigned. That becomes a problem when different content types require completely different inputs. This plugin lets you define rules for when a group appears, so editors only encounter the fields that matter for the specific item they are editing. For instance, a book post type gets ISBN and page-count fields, while a movie post type shows runtime and director instead. The conditions are evaluated server-side, meaning the right fields appear consistently in the block editor, the classic editor, and any other admin view. It works with all standard Meta Box field types and requires the free Meta Box plugin to be installed and active. All configuration happens inside the familiar field group editor, so no PHP or theme edits are necessary.
The visibility rules cover a wide range of contexts. You can base a rule on post type, post format, page template, taxonomy, or an individual term. User-specific conditions work through roles or exact user IDs. Another option ties visibility to the value of a different field, so a product dimensions section appears only when the physical product option is chosen, not for digital downloads. Rules can be combined with AND or OR logic, yielding something like 'show this field when the post type is Product and the current user is an Administrator.' The same conditional logic applies to fields inside Meta Box Settings Pages, not just post editing screens. This extends the benefit to custom admin pages, where the relationship between a user role and a specific group of settings can be controlled just as precisely. A practical example is hiding a rental duration field unless a particular checkbox is ticked.
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The clearest benefit is a calmer editing experience. When a content manager opens a post, they see the fields that actually relate to that post, rather than an endless list of options meant for other contexts. That reduces confusion, prevents accidental inputs, and makes content creation noticeably faster. The logic runs server-side, so the correct fields appear reliably even on a mobile device or an older browser. It works equally well with the block editor and the classic editor. Because the plugin taps into Meta Box's existing infrastructure, applying conditions does not slow down page loads. There is no separate interface to learn, and existing field groups do not need to be rebuilt. The code follows WordPress security best practices and requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Updates arrive through the Meta Box ecosystem, keeping the plugin compatible with current WordPress versions. It is a straightforward addition to any site already running Meta Box.
Setup is straightforward. Install the plugin alongside the free Meta Box plugin, and a conditional logic panel appears inside your existing field group settings. You build rules through a visual editor, so there is no need to write PHP by hand, though a developer can still inspect the underlying data if they want more control. For teams building custom sites, the plugin exposes hooks and filters that allow additional condition types or modified rule behavior. Those hooks are documented, letting you extend the logic for unusual project requirements without forking the plugin. Because everything lives inside the Meta Box ecosystem, combining conditional visibility with your current custom fields feels natural. The settings interface stays clean and uncluttered, which matches the same design philosophy as the rest of Meta Box. The result is a backend that makes sense for each specific user and each specific piece of content. Nothing about the process forces you to rework existing field groups.
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 2.31.9
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 11, 2026
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