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MB Term Meta
MB Term Meta by MetaBox is an extension plugin for Meta Box that adds custom fields to taxonomy terms. It works with categories, tags and custom taxonomies, so each term can store extra data such as images, colors or SEO details beyond the standard description.
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Released
- Jul 30, 2026
- Developer
- Meta Box
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Meta Box
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in MB Term Meta 1.3.0
Version 1.3.0 · Jul 30, 2026
Latest
- NewThis version adds block bindings source for taxonomy fields.
- ImprovedSee our blog post for an overview or the documentation for usage details.
What it does
Out of the box, a WordPress category or tag only has a name, a slug and a description. That is often too little when you want each term to carry its own image, color, icon or meta title. This plugin fills that gap by letting you attach custom fields to any taxonomy term. It uses the native WordPress term meta API, so the data is stored the way WordPress core expects, and the fields appear inside the regular term editing screens in the admin.
It requires the Meta Box plugin and follows the same syntax and interface, so if you already register fields with Meta Box, the setup will feel familiar. All Meta Box field types are supported, along with cloning and validation. Typical uses include term featured images, category colors for a magazine layout, SEO meta tags, category-specific templates and controlling membership post visibility by taxonomy. It can also act as a block bindings source for taxonomy fields.
Best for
- Developers already building custom fields with Meta Box
- Magazine sites that color code or illustrate categories
- Agencies building taxonomy-driven sites for clients
Features
Fields for any taxonomy
Add custom fields to categories, tags or any custom taxonomy, giving each term extra data beyond its name and description.
Native term meta storage
Field values are saved through the WordPress term meta API, keeping the data compatible with WordPress core functions.
Same syntax as Meta Box
Register term fields with the same coding structure Meta Box uses for posts, so there is little new to learn.
All Meta Box field types
Use every Meta Box field type, from simple text and checkbox fields to images and cloneable groups, on your taxonomy terms.
Cloning and validation
Clone fields to store repeated values and apply validation rules so the data entered on each term stays consistent.
Fits the WordPress admin
Custom fields appear within the standard term editing screens, so editors work in an interface they already know.
Block bindings for taxonomy fields
Taxonomy fields can serve as a block bindings source, letting blocks display values stored on your terms.
MB Term Meta older versions
- 1.2.12Jun 121 improvement, 1 fix
- 1.2.11Aug 20, 20241 improvement
- 1.2.10Apr 18, 20231 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about MB Term Meta
Do I need Meta Box installed to use this?
Yes. MB Term Meta is an extension for the Meta Box plugin and needs it to work. It uses the same syntax and interface, so it builds on field definitions you may already write for Meta Box.
What kind of data can I add to a category or tag?
You can use any Meta Box field type, including text, checkbox and image fields, plus cloneable groups. Common examples are term featured images, custom colors, icons, SEO meta titles and descriptions, and category-specific templates.
Does it work with custom taxonomies or only categories and tags?
It works with categories, tags and any custom taxonomy you register. The fields show up on the term editing screens in the WordPress admin, and values are stored with the native term meta API.
Can I validate or repeat fields on terms?
Yes. Cloning lets you repeat a field to store several values, and validation rules help make sure the information entered for each term follows the format you expect.
Is MB Term Meta free?
The code of MB Term Meta 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 MB Term Meta is this?
Version 1.3.0, released Jul 30, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MB Term Meta?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MB Term Meta automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does MB Term Meta need?
MB Term Meta needs Meta Box installed and active.
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