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WP Grid Builder Meta Box
WP Grid Builder Meta Box is an add-on plugin by Loic Blascos that connects the Meta Box custom fields plugin with WP Grid Builder. It lets you filter grids by any Meta Box field and show field values inside grid cards, including complex, cloneable and grouped fields.
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Released
- Jun 2, 2025
- Developer
- WP Grid Builder
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Meta Box
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
What’s new in WP Grid Builder Meta Box 1.2.0
Version 1.2.0 · Jun 2, 2025
Latest
- ImprovedAdded Compatibility with AIO and Lite versions.
What it does
WP Grid Builder works with standard WordPress custom fields out of the box, but dedicated field plugins like Meta Box store their data in more complex ways. That makes it hard to build filters around fields that are nested, cloneable or placed inside groups. This add-on closes that gap. It reads every field type Meta Box creates, from simple text fields to cloneable multiple select fields inside groups, and makes them available as filter sources and display values in WP Grid Builder.
Once the add-on is active, your Meta Box fields appear in the facet settings panel, where a search box helps you find the field you need. You can build facets that filter grid results by those fields, and use the custom field block in the card builder to print field values on each card. Map facet markers can also pull from Meta Box fields for location-based filtering. The add-on works with both the AIO and Lite versions of WP Grid Builder, and it requires Meta Box on your site.
Best for
- Sites already using Meta Box for custom content data
- Developers building filterable directories or listings
- Agencies combining WP Grid Builder with custom field setups
Features
Filter by any Meta Box field
Build facets around any custom field type Meta Box creates, so visitors can narrow grid results using the data you already store in those fields.
Support for nested and grouped fields
Handles complex structures such as cloneable fields and multiple select fields placed inside groups, which are often hard to filter with standard custom field support.
Field values on grid cards
Use the custom field block in the card builder to show Meta Box field values directly on each card in your grid layouts.
Works in facet settings
Meta Box fields plug into the WP Grid Builder facet settings and card builder, so you set up filters and displays with the tools you already use.
Searchable field list
A search function in the facet settings panel helps you quickly locate any Meta Box field instead of scrolling through a long list.
Map facet marker fields
Map facet markers can use Meta Box custom fields, giving you a way to offer geolocation-based filtering in your grids.
AIO and Lite compatibility
The add-on works with both the AIO (All In One) and Lite versions of WP Grid Builder, so it fits either setup.
WP Grid Builder Meta Box older versions
- 1.1.0Oct 2, 20241 new
- 1.0.0Apr 18, 20231 new
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about WP Grid Builder Meta Box
Do I need both Meta Box and WP Grid Builder for this to work?
Yes. This is an add-on that connects the two, so it requires Meta Box for your custom fields and WP Grid Builder for the grids and facets. It works with both the AIO and Lite versions of WP Grid Builder.
Can it filter fields that are inside groups or set as cloneable?
Yes. The add-on supports every field type Meta Box creates, including complex and nested structures. Cloneable multiple select fields placed within groups are one example of the kinds of fields it can use for filtering.
Can I show Meta Box field values on my grid cards?
Yes. In the WP Grid Builder card builder, the custom field block can display Meta Box field values on each card, so your grids show the extra details stored in those fields.
Does it work with map facets?
It does. Map facet markers can use Meta Box custom fields, which lets you set up location-based filtering in your grids using the location data stored in your fields.
Is WP Grid Builder Meta Box free?
The code of WP Grid Builder 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 WP Grid Builder Meta Box is this?
Version 1.2.0, released Jun 2, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WP Grid Builder Meta Box?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WP Grid Builder Meta Box automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does WP Grid Builder Meta Box need?
WP Grid Builder Meta Box needs Meta Box installed and active.
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