Meta Box Conditional Logic

Admin screens with many custom fields can confuse the people who edit content. When every field is visible at once, users have to scan past options that do not apply to the post they are working on. This plugin lets you set conditions so a field or meta box appears only when it is relevant, and disappears when it is not.

The rules can depend on other field values, categories, post formats or even the post title. You can combine several conditions into one rule, apply them to whole groups of fields, and use operators such as equals, not equals, contains, starts with, ends with, in and between. It works within the Meta Box plugin and needs no custom code, which makes it a fit for developers who build tailored editing experiences for clients.

Features

• Show or hide meta boxes: Control the visibility of any meta box or custom field registered with Meta Box or WordPress core, so editors see only the information that applies to the page or post.
• Rules for any HTML element: Extend visibility rules past custom fields to default WordPress elements such as the Publish or Tags modules, giving you a backend interface shaped around your content.
• Wide range of operators: Build conditions with equals, not equals, contains, starts with, ends with, in, between and more, covering both simple checks and detailed scenarios.
• Compound conditions and groups: Layer several conditions into a single logical rule, or apply visibility settings to an entire group of fields at once for finer control.
• Conditions based on post data: Trigger visibility from other field values, categories, post formats or post titles, so fields match each editing context.
• Clear rule syntax: The conditional rules are straightforward to read, which makes visibility settings quicker to configure and easier to maintain over time.
• Less clutter in the admin: Remove unneeded meta boxes, such as Tags or Publish, on certain pages to leave a tidier, more focused editing area for content creators.

Best for

• Developers building custom WordPress admin interfaces
• Sites with many custom fields and meta boxes
• Agencies tailoring editing screens for client teams