Description
Group adds a group field to Meta Box to gather multiple custom fields within the same structure, allowing you to organize repeatable sets, related sections, and metadata blocks in the WordPress editor. This additional module helps developers and content teams create clearer admin screens, especially when a post type needs to store composite data without scattering loose fields across the interface.
Key Features
- Grouped fields
Brings multiple Meta Box fields together within a single structure. - Repeatable groups
Lets you clone field sets for lists and recurring blocks. - Hierarchical organization
Structures related data without mixing independent fields in the editor. - Admin interface
Improves how metadata is read inside editing screens. - Use with post types
Applies field groups to custom content in WordPress.
Benefits of Group
- Clearer admin
Reduces confusion by separating related data into visual blocks. - Less manual repetition
Makes it easier to set up recurring sets without creating duplicated fields. - More organized data
Keeps composite metadata in predictable structures for future maintenance. - Better editorial workflow
Helps users fill out complex information with fewer errors.
Who Is It For?
- Developers who create custom fields with Meta Box.
- Agencies that structure post types with lots of metadata.
- WordPress projects that need to organize repeatable data in the admin.
Group makes sense on sites where custom fields need to represent lists, composite blocks, or related information among themselves, such as items, steps, specifications, profiles, or internal content sections. By adding this component to Meta Box, the project gains a more organized foundation for creating and maintaining complex metadata within the WordPress panel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meta Box Group GPL-licensed?
Yes. Meta Box Group 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 Group on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Meta Box Group 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 Group cost at Ultrapack?
Meta Box Group 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 Group include updates?
Yes. The current version of Meta Box Group is 1.4.7, published at Ultrapack on Jul 17, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Meta Box Group scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Meta Box Group goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 1.4.7 2026-07-17
- Added de_DE formal translation
Version 1.4.6 2025-07-15
- Fix not respecting std value in child field when it is set to 0, false, ''
- Add German translation
Version 1.4.5 2024-12-16
- Fix subfield value in a cloneable subgroup is not saved
Version 1.4.4 2024-11-19
- Add JavaScript filter for group.title (see our docs for usage)
- Add group title to the remove confirmation message
Version 1.4.3 2024-11-01
- Fix radio select not working correctly
- Fix clone empty start applied to subgroup field
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
meta-box-group.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
meta-box-group.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready