Description

Admin Columns adds administrative columns for custom fields created in Meta Box, displaying meta data for posts, terms, and users in the dashboard tables and allowing you to set title, position, sorting, search, and taxonomy-based filters. The Admin Columns add-on helps developers and content teams see relevant information without opening each item, keeping administrative lists clearer in projects with custom post types, user fields, and custom taxonomies.

Key Features

  • Custom columns
    Displays Meta Box fields directly in the admin tables.
  • Configurable position
    Lets you insert columns before, after, or replacing existing columns.
  • Search and sorting
    Enables searching and sorting by custom field data.
  • Various metadata
    Supports post meta, term meta, and user meta in the corresponding lists.
  • Taxonomy filters
    Adds administrative filters for posts associated with custom taxonomies.

Admin Columns Benefits

  • More readable admin
    Reduces unnecessary navigation by showing important data in the listing.
  • Faster management
    Makes it easier to find, compare, and review records without opening individual screens.
  • Clear editorial workflow
    Helps teams track relevant fields in custom post types.
  • Less manual code
    Centralizes column creation without developing repetitive admin logic.

Who Is It For?

  • Developers who create custom post types and custom fields with Meta Box.
  • Agencies that maintain tailored admin panels for clients.
  • Editorial teams that need to view meta data directly in listings.

The Admin Columns extension fits projects where the WordPress dashboard needs to reflect the real data structure registered in Meta Box. With support for searchable, sortable, and positioned columns according to the project workflow, the component improves the operational readability of content and reduces repetitive tasks in day-to-day management.

Frequently asked questions

Is Meta Box Admin Columns GPL-licensed?

Yes. Meta Box Admin Columns is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Meta Box Admin Columns on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Meta Box Admin Columns on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Meta Box Admin Columns cost at Ultrapack?

Meta Box Admin Columns costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Meta Box Admin Columns include updates?

Yes. The current version of Meta Box Admin Columns is 1.9.0, published at Ultrapack on Sep 3, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Meta Box Admin Columns scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Meta Box Admin Columns goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.