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Latest updates for Meta Box and Meta Box extensions. Knowing what we have improved for the plugins.

Meta Box Lite: UI Free Version of Meta Box and More

Meta Box Lite: UI Free Version of Meta Box and More

Meta Box was initially created as a library to help developers easily create custom fields (meta boxes) for entering data on dynamic websites. With the growth of WordPress, the demand for an interface to create, configure, and manage everything visually has significantly increased. Therefore, we released Meta Box Builder and MB Custom Post Type to meet that need.

Taking it a step further, today, Meta Box officially launches the Lite version - a single plugin that includes Meta Box Builder and all free extensions. One installation for a fully visual interface and a seamless experience.

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Meta Box Update: Clone Empty Start

Meta Box Update: Clone Empty Start

Based on feedback from users, we've just released a new feature for our cloneable fields. Previously, there were always visible inputs for you to enter data for cloneable fields. And when you want more instances, you need to click the “+ Add New” button.

From now on, you can decide to hide all inputs at first, and when you need to enter data, you’ll need to click the “+ Add New” button. This means that there may be no items, instead of at least one as before. This update is also a step forward in the UX/UI of Meta Box.

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Meta Box Updates: JSON File Auto-Sync, Render Blocks with Views

Meta Box Updates: JSON File Auto-Sync, Render Blocks with Views

A month ago, we released a feature to allow registering a block with a JSON file. You can manually add a JSON file, or use Meta Box Builder to create the block and it will automatically generate the JSON file for you. Today, we're happy to announce that you now can bi-directional sync between the Meta Box Builder and the JSON file to make sure the block settings are the same.

Along with that, we also provide another method to render blocks with MB Views. It will be easier and more convenient compared to creating a new separated template as usual, especially when you are familiar with the MB Views extension. The good part is that you can edit the view right in the Meta Box Builder's UI!

Now, let’s see them in details.

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MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies Update: UI/UX Improvements

MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies Update: UI/UX Improvements

For a WordPress plugin, having a beautiful, modern, and easy-to-use interface is very important. That’s why we've kept improving the UX/UI of our plugins in parallel with developing new features. Today, we’re so excited to announce that the new interface of the MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies plugin is ready. Let’s see how it is!

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MB Blocks Update: Register Block Using block.json File

MB Blocks Update: Register Block Using block.json File

MB Blocks supports creating any block you desire without touching any JavaScript code, which might be problematic with PHP developers.

In addition to registering blocks with PHP or visually with Meta Box Builder, you can also register blocks using a block.json file. This new feature is compatible with the latest version of the API from WordPress, as well as provides a new method to create blocks for developers.

Since the MB Blocks version 1.5.0 was released today, the block.json feature is available for not only the newly created blocks, but also the old ones that you created previously.

Let's take a look!

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Meta Box - Divi Integration Walkthrough

Meta Box - Divi Integration Walkthrough

Meta Box is now officially integrated with Divi. We have been around for this integration between Meta Box and Divi for a long time. It took a lot of time and effort from us, but now we made it and have the very first version of the integration.

With the integration, you can get any type of data from any custom fields created with Meta Box, and display them in the right format on a page created with Divi. Even the data from cloneable fields or cloneable groups. Like this:

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Meta Box Builder UX-UI Update - Visually-Stunning Hierarchy - Quick Add - Quick Edit

Meta Box Builder UX/UI Update: Visually-Stunning Hierarchy, Quick Add, Quick Edit

We always notice the importance of experience with the interface when using the plugins to create and configure custom fields, so we pay a lot of attention and effort to improve that.

Today, we’ve just made a move on this. We bring you a new UX/UI with more convenience and advantages. Just see some highlights as follows.

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Add New Posts / Taxonomies / Users in Custom Fields

Add New Posts / Taxonomies / Users in Custom Fields

You know what, another interesting feature was released today. Since you update Meta Box to the latest version, you will see a new option in the field settings to enable the Add-new feature. Then, you will see a new thing below the field. It allows users add new posts, taxonomies, or users right in the custom fields without changing the screen.

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