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MB User Meta
MB User Meta by MetaBox is an extension for the Meta Box plugin that lets you add custom fields to WordPress user profiles. It helps you collect and store user details beyond the default username, email and bio, using the same syntax you already use for other Meta Box fields.
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Released
- Jul 30, 2026
- Developer
- Meta Box
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Meta Box
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in MB User Meta 1.3.0
Version 1.3.0 · Jul 30, 2026
Latest
- NewThis version adds block bindings source for author fields.
What it does
WordPress keeps very little information about each user out of the box. That works for a simple blog, but many sites need more. A real estate portal might want broker contact details, testimonials and project portfolios, while a marketplace might track seller verification status and location. This extension, which requires the Meta Box plugin, lets you attach custom fields to user profiles so that kind of information has a proper place to live.
Fields are defined with the familiar Meta Box syntax, so developers who have built custom fields for posts can apply the same approach to users. Data is saved through the native WordPress user meta API, which means standard WordPress functions, your own code and other plugins can read it. The fields appear in the regular WordPress admin interface, so administrators work with profiles the way they already know. Author fields can also serve as a block bindings source in the block editor.
Best for
- Membership sites and online communities collecting user details
- Directories or portals that store agent or broker profiles
- Developers already building custom fields with Meta Box
Features
Custom fields on user profiles
Add extra fields to WordPress user profiles to capture details like addresses, contact information, verification statuses and avatars.
Native user meta storage
Values are stored with the WordPress user meta API, so core functions, custom code and other tools can work with the data directly.
Familiar Meta Box syntax
Register user fields with the same syntax Meta Box uses for other content types, which keeps the learning curve short for developers.
Wide range of field types
Choose from many field types and options to collect simple text values or more complex user information on each profile.
Standard WordPress admin design
Custom fields follow the regular WordPress interface, so site administrators can edit user profiles without learning a new screen layout.
Lightweight extension
Adds user fields as a focused add-on to Meta Box without piling extra screens or features into the WordPress backend.
Block bindings for author fields
Author fields can act as a block bindings source, letting you connect user profile data to blocks in the block editor.
MB User Meta older versions
- 1.2.11Jun 132 fixes
- 1.2.10Aug 20, 20241 improvement
- 1.2.9Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about MB User Meta
Do I need another plugin for this to work?
Yes. This is an extension for the Meta Box plugin, so Meta Box needs to be active on your site. The user profile fields are defined using Meta Box syntax and rely on it to function.
Can other plugins or my theme read the custom user fields?
They can. The extension saves data through the native WordPress user meta API, so standard WordPress functions, your own custom code and third-party plugins can access the values the same way they read any other user meta.
What kind of user information can I collect?
It supports a wide range of field types and options. Examples include addresses, contact details, verification statuses and avatars, as well as things like broker portfolios or seller location details for more specialized sites.
Can I use user data in the block editor?
Author fields can be used as a block bindings source, which lets you connect values stored on a user profile to blocks in the WordPress block editor.
Is MB User Meta free?
The code of MB User 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 User 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 User Meta?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MB User Meta automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does MB User Meta need?
MB User Meta needs Meta Box installed and active.
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