Plugin
Meta Box AIO by MetaBox is a WordPress plugin that packs the Meta Box framework and its premium extensions into a single package.
Product facts
- Version
- 3.13.1
- Released
- 20 Oct 202620 October 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every planEvery plan, or $5.59 / year on its own
Overview
Custom fields on a WordPress site often mean installing a framework and then a string of separate extensions. Each one adds another entry to the plugins list and another item to keep track of. Meta Box AIO combines the framework and all of its extensions into one package, so the admin area stays tidier and there are fewer pieces to manage.
A settings page under Meta Box, then Extensions, lets you switch individual extensions on or off to match what a project needs. Developers can use the filters mb_aio_show_settings and mb_aio_extensions to hide settings or control which extensions are active in code. Field group data is migrated automatically to the React-based interface, and a manual migration option is available if the automatic one fails.
Features
- Framework and extensions in one package: The Meta Box framework and every premium extension come together in a single plugin, which cuts down on separate installs and keeps plugin management simple.
- Extension control page: A dedicated settings page under Meta Box, then Extensions, lets you enable or disable extensions so the site only runs what the project needs.
- Developer filters: The filters mb_aio_show_settings and mb_aio_extensions let developers hide the settings page from users or manage the list of enabled extensions programmatically.
- Automatic data migration: Field group data moves automatically to the latest React-based interface during upgrades, so existing content stays intact and compatible.
- Manual migration fallback: If the automatic migration fails, a simple URL parameter triggers it manually, giving you a way to protect your field data.
- Individual plugins take priority: When an extension is activated on its own, it overrides the bundled version in AIO. This lets you test a newer release before updating the whole package.
- One place for configuration: All extensions are managed from one central location, which keeps configuration straightforward for people who do not write code.
- Backward compatibility: Upgrade handling is built to keep your custom fields and data working through updates, which suits long-running custom development projects.
Best for
- Developers building custom WordPress sites with many field types
- Site builders who want fewer plugins to manage
- Non-technical users managing custom fields from a settings page
Changelog
Version 3.13.1 — 20 October 2026
- Improved Improve views list category filters with status counts
- Improved List active views for the current page in the admin bar
- Fixed Fix custom table lookup when the DB prefix has uppercase letters
- Fixed Fix unauthenticated migration reset and export disclosure
- Fixed Fix Local JSON ID collisions across object types
- Improved Cache-bust async webpack chunks to prevent stale builder crashes
- Fixed Fix stored XSS in background field via unexpected array keys
- Improved Sanitize block editor field content on save
- Fixed Fix a permission bypass in the `[rwmb_meta]` shortcode. The shortcode now checks whether the current user can read the object before it prints a value. Credit Mohammed Dsleman.
- Improved Public posts and terms stay readable. Password-protected posts need `read_post` until the visitor enters the password
- Improved User meta needs `edit_user`
- Improved Use `rwmb_meta_shortcode_permission` to override the check when needed
- New Only allow predefined keys to be used for block bindings (#1707)
- Improved Declare the text fields of blocks to WPML
- Fixed Fix image metas have special characters in Elementor widget
Earlier versions
- 3.13.0 (12 October 2026): 1 new, 2 improved, 3 fixed
- 3.12.0 (17 September 2026): 16 improved
- 3.11.0 (3 September 2026): 4 improved
FAQ
Is Meta Box AIO free?
The code of Meta Box AIO is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Meta Box AIO gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Meta Box AIO is this?
Version 3.13.1, released 20 October 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update Meta Box AIO?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Meta Box AIO for you.
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