Description

Columns adds to Meta Box an organization of custom fields in a 12-column grid, allowing multiple fields to be positioned on the same line within a meta box and reducing the visual length of the editing form. The extension helps developers who register many metadata fields in custom entries create more compact administrative screens, with quick information reading and less scrolling in the dashboard.

Key Features

  • 12-column grid
    Distributes custom fields in proportional rows within the meta box.
  • Fields on the same line
    Groups related fields side by side in the editing form.
  • Adjustment in legacy code
    Allows existing registrations to be adapted to include columns in meta boxes.
  • Theme integration
    Makes it easier to visually fit fields into custom administrative layouts.
  • Compatible with MB Tabs
    Can organize fields in columns within Meta Box tabs.

Benefits of Columns

  • More compact admin
    Reduces long forms and improves the readability of registered metadata.
  • Less manual scrolling
    Allows information groups to be viewed without going through the entire screen.
  • Organization by context
    Keeps related fields close together, making review and completion easier.
  • Simpler maintenance
    Adapts existing structures without requiring a complete rebuild of meta boxes.

Who Is It For?

  • Developers who create custom fields with Meta Box.
  • Agencies that build administrative dashboards for clients.
  • Projects with extensive metadata forms in WordPress.

The Columns addon is suitable for projects where the editing interface needs to display many fields without turning the dashboard into a vertical list that is difficult to review. Because it depends on Meta Box, it works as a layout module to organize already registered metadata, keeping the entry workflow cleaner and more predictable for those who edit content in WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

Is Meta Box Columns GPL-licensed?

Yes. Meta Box 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 Columns on multiple sites?

Yes. You can use Meta Box Columns on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.

How much does Meta Box Columns cost at Ultrapack?

Meta Box 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 Columns include updates?

Yes. The current version of Meta Box Columns is 1.2.16, published at Ultrapack on Aug 20, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Meta Box Columns scanned before publication?

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