Description

The Tabs add-on groups Meta Box custom fields into tabs within the editor meta box, with support for three positioning styles (top, left side in the WooCommerce standard, and wrapper-less version) and Dashicons icons, custom images, or icon fonts in each tab. It’s for anyone building dense editing panels in WordPress and needs to separate field groups by category without making the client scroll through an endless screen.

Tabs Main Features

  • Tab-based organization
    Distributes Meta Box fields into tabs within the same meta box.
  • Three positioning styles
    Lets you choose tabs at the top, on the left side, or without a wrapper.
  • Icons in each tab
    Supports Dashicons, your own images, and custom icon fonts in the tab label.
  • Native WordPress style
    Renders tabs with the standard admin look, keeping consistency with the rest of the panel.
  • Compatibility with Meta Box Columns
    Combines tabs with the 12-column grid to build richer internal layouts.

Tabs Benefits

  • More navigable editing panel
    Avoids long meta boxes in a single scroll, grouping fields by thematic context.
  • Clearer experience for the end client
    People editing content find the right field without having to hunt among dozens of items.
  • Less interface rework
    Reuses existing meta boxes without rewriting the field registration code.
  • Professional back-end appearance
    The wrapper-less option leaves the tab block integrated into the editing screen as if it were native.

Who Tabs Is For?

  • Those developing custom WordPress sites and using Meta Box to register many custom fields per post type.
  • Agencies delivering editorial panels for non-technical clients and needing a more instructional editing screen.
  • Those building complex content types (real estate, vehicles, events, catalogs) with dozens of fields that call for separation by section.

How to Download Tabs

Tabs is available for download here on Ultrapack. After saving the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the package, and activate it. With Meta Box already active, the tabs become configurable within the field groups of the meta boxes registered on the site.

By combining three positioning styles, broad icon support, and direct integration with Meta Box Columns, Tabs turns the editing screen into a space organized by context rather than by the order fields were registered. It fits well in projects with long forms and clients who need to edit content without technical training, making the back-end closer to an application interface than a simple form.

Frequently asked questions

Is Meta Box Tabs GPL-licensed?

Yes. Meta Box Tabs 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 Tabs on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Meta Box Tabs 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 Tabs cost at Ultrapack?

Meta Box Tabs 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 Tabs include updates?

Yes. The current version of Meta Box Tabs is 1.2.2, published at Ultrapack on Sep 14, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Meta Box Tabs scanned before publication?

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