Plugin Updated Sep 20, 2022

Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box

by Admin Columns Pro admincolumns.com v1.3 Unlimited sites

This plugin is an add-on by Admin Columns that connects Admin Columns Pro with the Meta Box custom fields plugin. It lets you show Meta Box field data as columns in your WordPress list tables, then sort, search, edit and export that data without opening each edit screen.

Version: 1.3
Released: Mar 22, 2022
Developer: Admin Columns Pro
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
Topics: Admin and White Label Plugins

What’s new in Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box 1.3

Version 1.3 · Mar 22, 2022 Latest

NewAll custom MetaBox columns now have an icon in the column selector
FixedMetaBox Table Storage is working again
ChangedRequires Admin Columns Pro 5.7

What it does

Meta Box is a code-driven toolkit for building custom fields, but out of the box that data stays hidden inside individual edit screens. If you manage many posts, users or terms, checking or changing field values one item at a time gets slow. This integration brings those fields onto the overview screens for posts, pages, custom post types, users, comments and taxonomies, so you can see the values you care about right in the list.

It works with a wide range of Meta Box field types, from plain text and numbers to relational fields such as users and taxonomies. Smart Filters let you narrow large lists by field values, and inline or bulk editing lets you update data in place. It also supports Meta Box extensions like MB Custom Table, MB Term Meta, MB User Meta and MB Comment Meta, which makes it a good fit for developers who already rely on a Meta Box setup.

Best for

Developers building sites with Meta Box custom fields
Content-heavy sites with many custom post types
Site managers who edit user or taxonomy metadata often

Features

Meta Box fields as columns

Add columns for supported Meta Box field types to post, user, taxonomy and comment overview screens so custom field values are visible at a glance.

Smart Filters for field data

Filter list tables by Meta Box values using filters suited to each field type, including text, number ranges, dates and relational fields.

Inline and bulk editing

Edit Meta Box field values directly from the list table, one row at a time or across many items at once, without opening each edit page.

CSV export

Export filtered and sorted Meta Box data to CSV files, including selections that span multiple pages, for reporting, backups or moving data elsewhere.

Meta Box extension support

Works with MB Custom Table, MB Term Meta, MB User Meta and MB Comment Meta for managing taxonomy, user and comment metadata.

Custom table storage

Fields stored in dedicated database tables through MB Custom Table keep full sorting, searching, editing and exporting in the list tables.

Saved list table views

Create and save several column and filter configurations, then switch between them depending on the task you are working on.

Questions about Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box

Do I need Admin Columns Pro and Meta Box for this to work?

Yes. This is an integration add-on that connects Admin Columns Pro with the Meta Box plugin. It adds Meta Box field support to the list tables that Admin Columns Pro manages, so both need to be part of your site setup.

Which content types can show Meta Box columns?

You can add Meta Box field columns to standard posts, pages, custom post types, users, comments and taxonomies. That gives you one consistent way to view and manage custom field data across the different parts of your site.

Can I change field values without opening each post?

Yes. Inline editing lets you update a Meta Box field directly in the list table row, and bulk editing lets you change values for multiple items at once. Both save you from opening individual edit screens.

Does it work if my fields are stored in custom database tables?

It supports the MB Custom Table extension, which stores fields in dedicated tables. Columns based on those fields still support sorting, searching, editing and exporting from the list tables.

Is Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box free?

The code of Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box is this?

Version 1.3, released Mar 22, 2022. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Admin Columns Pro - Meta Box automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.