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.

It’s Meta Box Lite.
It’s totally free of charge.
It’s on metabox.io.

We believe this is truly a game-changing plugin and well worth a try. Let’s take a look at this amazing plugin!

What Is Meta Box Lite?

As you know, the Meta Box plugin just provides a framework to create custom post types, custom taxonomies, custom fields, relationships, and settings pages. In the past, when you wanted to have some features, you needed to install separate extensions (free or paid) or use Meta Box AIO (paid only).

But, it’s not like that anymore with Meta Box Lite.

Meta Box Lite includes:

• Meta Box: the framework, which is also on wordpress.org;
• Meta Box Builder: to have the interface (UI) to create and manage custom fields;
• MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies: To create and manage custom post types and custom taxonomies;
• MB Relationships: to create many-to-many bidirectional relationships between posts, terms and users;
• MB Comment Meta: to add custom fields to comments in WordPress. Support all field types and options;
• MB Text Limiter: to limit the number of characters or words entered for text and textarea fields;
• MB Rest API: to pull all meta values from posts, terms into the WP REST API responses;
• Migrations from ACF, PODS, Toolset to Meta Box;
• Integrations with Rank Math, Yoast SEO; Slim SEO;
• Integrations with Elementor, Beaver Themer, Divi, Facet, etc. (note that integrations with Bricks, Oxygen, Breakdance, etc., are included natively in those page builders).

The name says it all, Meta Box Lite is the more feature-rich free version of Meta Box, but less features than the full version with all the features of Meta Box AIO.

In other words, Meta Box Lite includes the Meta Box plugin, Meta Box Builder, and all the other free extensions of Meta Box. It offers an intuitive visual interface that makes creating and managing custom fields, relationships, and additional content easy and efficient.

The important thing: Meta Box Lite is totally free. So, you can start right away without paying anything.

That’s the reason why Meta Box Lite will be the most optimal choice for your needs.

What Meta Box Lite can do?

Meta Box Lite comprises all the FREE features and UI for managing custom fields and dynamic content. All of them are first-party features for a seamless experience. Let’s go through one by one.

Easily Register and Edit Custom Post Types and Taxonomies

This is one of the most essential features of a plugin for content management. It’s provided by the MB Custom Post Types and Custom Taxonomies extension. Although it is a free plugin, using Meta Box Lite may help you save time and effort in installing this plugin.

Create Unlimited Relationships with Ease

The Lite version of Meta Box also provides a feature to create as many connections as you want between posts, terms, and users. Thanks to it, you can configure all the relationship types such as many-to-many, one-to-many, or many-to-one.

Create Custom Fields with Ease

You can create, configure, and manage custom fields in the best way with 40+ field types that Meta Box supports.

Previously, you should use code to create any fields if you do not have the Meta Box Builder. But, you can avoid that by using Meta Box Lite. It provides the interface already, so the process can be easier than ever.

Everything on an intuitive visual interface

Not only creating custom fields, but also creating custom post types, custom taxonomies, and bi-directional relationships, can be easier with an intuitive interface of Meta Box Lite.

For example, with a custom field, you can create, edit, delete, and manage fields in only one interface. It means you can collapse or expand field structure, drag and drop fields to reorder, and quickly add or edit subfields right on the interface of the field group.

Normally, the interface provided by Meta Box Builder is a paid feature. However, with Meta Box Lite, you can explore all of its power at no cost.

This is also the most evaluated and standout feature of this plugin. And, that’s why we call Meta Box Lite as the UI Free version of Meta Box.

Access and Update Custom Fields Via the WordPress REST API

With Meta Box Lite, you can do it with the help of MB REST API. It's very helpful if you develop an application that uses WordPress as a back end such as a mobile app, or if you need to integrate WordPress with another system.

Deep Integrations with Many Popular Plugins

The integrations of Meta Box with plugins such as page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder), SEO plugins (Rank Math, Yoast SEO, Slim SEO), and others are all included in Meta Box Lite. So, all the compatibility on your website will be kept intact.

Easily Migrate Data from Other Custom Field Plugins

In addition, you also can migrate data such as field groups, custom field data, post types & taxonomies, etc. to Meta Box. They may be from ACF, Pods, and Toolset.

Besides, the feature from the Meta Box comment meta and Meta Box Text Limiter extensions is obtained in the Lite version of Meta Box.

Totally, Meta Box Lite empowers you to manage content on your WordPress with the visual interface. Building your websites is simpler than ever.

How to install Meta Box Lite?

As soon as you visit the official Meta Box website here, you can download the Lite version after enter your email address.

After that, in the admin dashboard, just go to Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin and upload the downloaded file.

Then, click Activate to start using Meta Box Lite.

That was a breeze, wasn’t it?

Why Meta Box Lite?

You might have a reason to use Meta Box Lite for now.

You’ll have a free and convenient plugin to build websites and manage content. Meta Box Lite brings a user-friendly interface and essential features. From now on, creating all custom fields is easier without any financial commitment. This plugin can meet most of your requirements.

The performance of your site is still good because Meta Box Lite is lightweight and optimized. Using the lite version of Meta Box provides fast load times and a smooth user experience.

Moreover, you can save time and effort for installing. Your work is just downloading Meta Box Lite directly from wordpress.org. Then, all the extensions that I listed above are included, instead of getting them one by one as previously.

Not least, if you want to try Meta Box in case you haven’t heard before, this is like a trial version to experience the UX/UI, features, support, community, etc.

Last Word

We believe that this Meta Box Lite version brings you a new feel with more convenience if you love the free version of Meta Box’s features. Especially with someone new with Meta Box, it brings the first experience better. Just install and exploit it.

Finally, don’t forget to let us know what you think about this plugin and share your experience with us. It’s very important to us! Thank you!