Description

Include Exclude restricts meta boxes display by conditions such as post ID, page template, slug, taxonomies, user roles, user IDs, capabilities, and custom function. As an additional module of Meta Box, it helps developers load fields only in the right contexts by combining rules with AND and OR operators to reduce confusing editor screens and keep each content type with relevant metadata.

Main Features

  • Content rules
    Filters meta boxes by IDs, slugs, templates, categories, and taxonomies.
  • Condition combination
    Allows joining rules using logical AND and OR operators.
  • User control
    Restricts fields by roles, user IDs, and capabilities.
  • Custom function
    Accepts custom callbacks to validate scenarios not covered by rules.
  • Conditional loading
    Shows or hides meta boxes when loading or saving the page.

Benefits of Include Exclude

  • More organized admin
    Editors see only fields relevant for each content.
  • Less manual configuration
    Reusable rules reduce repetitive adjustments in projects with many metadata.
  • More editorial precision
    Specific fields appear only where they make sense in the workflow.
  • Control for developers
    Custom callbacks cover project-specific business rules.

Who Is It For?

  • Developers creating custom fields with Meta Box.
  • Agencies maintaining WordPress sites with many content types.
  • Projects needing metadata control by template, taxonomy, or user.

Include Exclude extension is ideal for projects where the WordPress dashboard needs to reflect different editorial rules for pages, posts, taxonomies, and users. The component does not toggle fields instantly via JavaScript when a condition changes, as it works on loading or after saving, focusing on context control for Meta Box meta boxes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Meta Box Include Exclude GPL-licensed?

Yes. Meta Box Include Exclude 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 Include Exclude on multiple sites?

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

How much does Meta Box Include Exclude cost at Ultrapack?

Meta Box Include Exclude 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 Include Exclude include updates?

Yes. The current version of Meta Box Include Exclude is 1.1.2, published at Ultrapack on Jul 16, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Meta Box Include Exclude scanned before publication?

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