Meta Box Conditional Logic Extension
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About Meta Box Conditional Logic Extension
If the person editing isn't you, but a client in a hurry
An edit screen with fifteen always-visible fields ends up with data in the wrong place, fields filled in "just in case" and calls from a client who doesn't know which ones are theirs. The problem isn't missing information: it's that the person editing isn't the one who designed the structure and sees everything at once.
Meta Box Conditional Logic Extension is for the developer or agency that already registers fields with the Meta Box plugin and wants each screen to show only what applies. Think of a site with different content types, templates or categories where each one needs different fields.
- It fits you if you build with Meta Box and hand the admin panel over to someone else.
- It doesn't fit you if your fields aren't registered with Meta Box: the extension works on that plugin's meta boxes and fields, and on WordPress form elements.
- It is not a field builder: you define the fields separately, and the rules expect someone comfortable with code.
Meta Box Conditional Logic Extension: a field that appears when another asks for it
The idea is a chain reaction: the user fills in one part of the form and only then do the dependent options appear. A property type selector that reveals land fields, or a dropdown that shows an extra text field only if you choose "other". The form stays short when it can, and gets long only when it has to.
You can base visibility on the value of other fields, categories, post format, title and the rest of the form elements. It also works with the Group field included in Meta Box.
Removing "Tags" and "Publish" when they serve no purpose
You don't only control your own fields. You can hide meta boxes registered with Meta Box, WordPress core meta boxes and any DOM/HTML element, such as the Publish or Tags modules. If a content type doesn't use tags, that box is surplus and only creates doubts.
That way you adapt the screen to the task: a meta box that doesn't apply to a page template or a specific category disappears entirely.
One-line rules or several stacked conditions
The available operators cover more than "equals":
- Equal, greater than or equal, and less than or equal
- Contains, in (a list of values), starts with and ends with
- Between (for example, a date range)
- Not, which combines with any of them to negate the condition
You can stack several conditions in a single rule for specific cases. It makes sense to start with a simple rule and keep adding: the syntax is clear, but a long chain of dependencies between fields becomes hard to follow if you don't document it.
Questions before wiring up the rules
Does it work without the Meta Box plugin?
No. It is a Meta Box extension and works on the fields and meta boxes you register with it.
Can I hide elements I didn't create?
Yes: WordPress core meta boxes and HTML form elements such as Publish or Tags.
Can I make a field depend on the post's category?
Yes, visibility can depend on categories, post format, title and the values of other fields.
Does it work for fields inside a group?
Yes, it works with Meta Box's Group field.
Is it for people without technical knowledge?
It is designed for developers. The benefit is felt afterwards by the person editing the content.
Version history
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1.6.32 Current 10 Jul 2026
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1.6.29 9 Apr 2026
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