Description
User Meta adds custom fields to the WordPress user profile using Meta Box syntax, storing data through the native user meta API so that information such as address, phone number, verification status, avatar, or vendor data can be queried through code. This add-on module is intended for projects where the standard name, email, and biography registration does not cover workflows for brokers, vendors, members, internal teams, or users with their own operational information.
Key Features
- Profile fields
Adds custom fields directly to the user profile screen. - Native API
Stores data using the WordPress user meta API. - Meta Box syntax
Reuses the same field structure used by Meta Box. - WordPress interface
Maintains the familiar visual experience in administrative screens. - Field types
Allows different information formats to be registered in the user profile.
User Meta Benefits
- Less manual code
Reduces the repetitive creation of custom fields through programming. - More organized data
Centralizes additional information within the user profile itself. - Simpler maintenance
Makes future adjustments easier while keeping the logic in the Meta Box ecosystem. - Richer registrations
Helps model users with project-specific data.
Who Is It For?
- Developers who already use Meta Box to structure custom fields.
- Sites with user profiles that require data beyond the standard registration.
- Marketplace projects, directories, communities, restricted areas, or internal teams.
As a Meta Box extension, User Meta fits user data management into the same workflow used for project metadata. This helps maintain consistency between posts, custom types, and profiles, without relying on parallel solutions for each administrative screen. For sites with operational users, vendors, brokers, or members, the benefit lies in standardizing registration and making this data easier to query later.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meta Box User Meta GPL-licensed?
Yes. Meta Box User Meta 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 User Meta on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Meta Box User Meta 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 User Meta cost at Ultrapack?
Meta Box User Meta 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 User Meta include updates?
Yes. The current version of Meta Box User Meta is 1.3.0, published at Ultrapack on Jul 30, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Meta Box User Meta scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Meta Box User Meta goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 1.3.0 2026-07-30
- Highlights
- This version adds block bindings source for author fields.
- See our [blog post]
Version 1.2.11 2026-06-12
- Update version for CSS file
- Fix issues by phpcs and Plugin Check
Version 1.2.10 2024-08-19
- Fix running PHP Codesniffer when installing & autoload the plugin's main file via Composer
Version 1.2.8 2021-07-06
- Add locale to list of user fields
- Fix get current screen warning
Version 1.2.8 2020-01-22
- Fix not enqueuing assets on the front end (for MB User Profile plugin)
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
mb-user-meta.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
mb-user-meta.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready