How to Move All Data from Pods to Meta Box

There is a totally new Meta Box extension named MB Pods Migration for users looking to transition from Pods to Meta Box. It helps to switch all data from Pods to Meta Box with ONLY ONE CLICK. In this post, I'll show you how to do that with ease.

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1. Say Goodbye to the Manual Migration
2. Introduction of MB Pods Migration
3. Before Getting Started
4. Moving Data from Pods to Meta Box
5. Final Words

Say Goodbye to the Manual Migration

Previously, we introduced how to move all custom post types and custom fields data from Pods to Meta Box. But, it had limitations with relationship fields and other specialized fields and required manual effort. Also, it may become time-consuming for large sites with extensive data.

We have released an extension to comprehensively remedy those disadvantages. So, let’s try this new extension to migrate all kinds of data at the drop of a hat!

Introduction of MB Pods Migration

MB Pods Migration is a free extension released by the Meta Box team to simplify the migration process. With just one click, you can effortlessly transfer all your data from Pods to Meta Box.

Here are the types of data you can move from Pods to Meta Box with MB Pods Migration:

Field group’s settings with location rules
Data of all field types, including groups, relationships
Data of conditional logic
Data of option page, such as settings page
Data of posts, terms, users

Before Getting Started

Before the migration, you’ve had the Pods plugin on your site. Keep it there, and you should install the Meta Box core plugin. You can download and install it from wordpress.org.

Next, we need to install the MB Pods Migration extension as well, which helps you move all data from Pods to Meta Box. This extension is also available in the WordPress repo. If you use Meta Box AIO, it is included as a part of the package. Just make sure you have the latest version.

Besides, remember to install all the needed Meta Box extensions that correspond to the features being migrated. For example, use Meta Box Group if you have fields in a group created by Pods.

Then, you can transfer all the data from Pods to Meta Box, including fields, posts, settings pages, terms, users, etc., with just a click on the Migrate button.

Let’s see how!

Moving Data from Pods to Meta Box

Assuming that we had a custom post type along with several custom fields applied to that post type with Pods.

After installing and activating MB Pods Migration, there is a Pods Migration menu in the Meta Box menu. Click the Migrate button and wait about 1 minute for a message that notices the moving process has been completed.

Click the Migrate button to move data

Next, you should deactivate Pods.

You can see that the fields and others (if any) is displayed exactly the same as when you use Pods.

Fields in Meta Box are displayed exactly the same as when you use Pods.

The data is still there as well.

The data in the post has been well migrated from Pods to Meta Box.

If you have a settings page created with Pods, it’s also easy to transfer data to Meta Box.

Move data from a settings page created with Pods to Meta Box

For other kinds of data, we will have the same result with Only One Click.

Final Words

The MB Pods Migration plugin is your all-in-one solution for a seamless transition from Pods to Meta Box. Say goodbye to the manual effort, and enjoy a smooth, efficient migration process. Download the plugin today and take the hassle out of your data migration.

In case you're switching from CPT UI to Meta Box, we have this tutorial. For ACF to Meta Box, see this one. Just enjoy!