Meta Box Term Meta 1.2.11
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Meta Box Term Meta is an add-on for the Meta Box framework that lets you attach custom fields to taxonomy terms. In WordPress, terms are the individual items that make up categories, tags, and custom taxonomies, and by default each one only accepts a name, slug, and description. This plugin extends that simple structure so you can store images, icons, color codes, checkboxes, text areas, and any other field type supported by Meta Box directly on a term. It works out of the box with built-in categories and tags, as well as custom taxonomies you create yourself or register through plugins like Custom Post Type UI. Once configured, the extra fields appear right on the standard term editing screen, so there is no separate settings page to hunt down. This fills a gap in default WordPress functionality without requiring you to write custom database queries or build bespoke admin panels.
Setting up requires both the free Meta Box core and this extension. After installing them, you create a field group under the Meta Box menu in the admin and choose a location rule that targets taxonomies. Once the group is saved, the fields appear directly on the term editing screens for the selected taxonomies. Basic configuration is done entirely through the admin interface, no coding required. The process is quick to learn, even for site administrators who have not touched code. New field groups can be built in minutes through the point-and-click interface, and every change applies immediately after saving. Because the plugin uses Meta Box's standard field system, you get the full collection of field types: text inputs, textareas, select dropdowns, radio buttons, checkboxes, image uploads, file uploads, date pickers, color pickers, WYSIWYG editors, and more. Complex data structures are also possible, as repeatable groups and conditional logic can be added through compatible Meta Box extensions.
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Retrieving the stored data is straightforward. The helper function rwmb_get_term_meta() returns the custom values for a term, and you can pass that data directly into theme templates, shortcodes, or widgets. This makes it easy to display icons next to category names, show product badges on archive pages, add extra descriptions to tag pages, or construct custom navigation elements. The plugin stores all data in the standard WordPress term meta tables, so the information works with regular WordPress functions and REST API requests once term meta is registered. Developers also get access to the same hooks and filters Meta Box provides for other content types, allowing them to customize saving behavior and field output. The code follows WordPress coding standards and stays compatible with current versions of WordPress and the Meta Box ecosystem. The stored data is fully portable, so switching themes or moving sites does not lose the term metadata.
Practical applications span many types of sites. An online store can attach size charts, material notes, or promotional labels to product categories. A blog can display custom icons and thumbnails for each tag, giving readers a visual entry point into related posts. Portfolios can hold client names, project duration, or skill badges for each category, while news sites can assign section editors or custom styling to category archives. The plugin does not enforce any particular front-end design, so you remain in full control of how the extra data is displayed. Because it works with any taxonomy, the possible arrangements are limited only by the fields you design. Meta Box Term Meta is not a standalone replacement for Meta Box core; it requires the core plugin to function. It is best suited for people who already use Meta Box or want a consistent way to manage term-level custom data alongside their existing custom post types and field setups.
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 3.24.1
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 10, 2026
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