🧩 Meta Box Include Exclude Addon – Latest Version

Meta Box Include Exclude is an extension for the Meta Box plugin that allows developers to conditionally show or hide meta boxes based on powerful rules such as post ID, page template, taxonomy, user role, and more. This makes your WordPress admin cleaner, more efficient, and tailored to the exact workflow your project needs.

Whether you want a meta box to appear only on your Contact Us template, posts under the News category, or for specific user roles, this addon gives you precise control.

⚡ Key Features

• ✅ Show (include) or hide (exclude) meta boxes under conditional rules.

• ✅ Combine conditions using AND / OR logic for complex scenarios.

• ✅ Flexible conditions supported:

  • Post IDs, Parent IDs, Post slugs

  • Page Templates

  • Categories, Tags, or Custom Taxonomies

  • Parent Categories/Taxonomies

  • User Roles, User IDs, User Capabilities (with MB User Meta extension)

  • Custom PHP Functions for unlimited flexibility

🎯 Use Cases

• Show a custom Contact Options meta box only on the Contact Us page template.

• Display a Breaking News Settings meta box only for posts under the News category.

• Restrict advanced meta boxes to specific user roles (e.g., Editors only).

• Combine multiple conditions for more advanced content workflows.

🏁 Conclusion

The Meta Box Include Exclude Addon is the perfect solution for developers who need full control over where and when meta boxes appear. By combining multiple conditions or writing custom functions, you can streamline the editing experience, reduce clutter, and ensure the right options show up for the right content and users.