Display post meta, term meta, comment meta, and user meta
Displays metadata in a metabox on the creation/editing pages for posts (any CPT), terms (any taxonomy), and users. The metadata is shown in a human-readable format, organized and unserialized. This metabox will only be…
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- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom post types | >100 |
| debug | >100 |
| metabox | >100 |
| metadata | >100 |
| taxonomy | >100 |
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About Display post meta, term meta, comment m…
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Displays metadata in a metabox on the creation/editing pages for posts (any CPT), terms (any taxonomy), and users.
The metadata is shown in a human-readable format, organized and unserialized. This metabox will only be visible to administrator
users or users with the display_metadata_metabox capability.
As a developer, you often need to access and review the values of metadata (or properties) attached to posts, terms,
users, or comments. Whether it’s for debugging or optimizing custom functionalities, having a clear view of this data
is essential for ensuring your code interacts correctly with the underlying WordPress objects.
As a sysadmin, managing and cleaning up unnecessary meta fields is crucial for keeping the database lean and efficient.
By understanding which meta fields are currently in use across posts, terms, comments, and users, you can make informed
decisions about which metadata to remove, optimizing performance and preventing clutter in your system.
As a plugin author, it’s important to verify that your plugin is creating and managing meta fields properly.
The Display Meta plugin allows you to inspect whether your plugin is adding the correct metadata and helps ensure
compatibility with other plugins that may also modify metadata.
As a theme author, knowing which meta fields are available is key to leveraging them effectively in your theme designs.
Whether you want to display custom fields in a template or use metadata for styling purposes, having direct access to
this information will enable you to create more dynamic and responsive themes.
In all of these cases (and many more), the Display Meta plugin simplifies the process by displaying all relevant metadata
in a human-readable format, right within the WordPress admin interface. With this tool, you can easily view, organize,
and manage metadata without having to dig through the database or write custom queries.
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If you’re interested in contributing to Display Metadata, head to the Display Metadata GitHub Repository.
Installation
- Log in to the
/wp-admin/dashboard of your WordPress website. - Go to the Plugins section.
- Select the Add New sub-menu item.
- In the search bar, type Display Metadata and click the Search Plugins button.
- Find the plugin and click the Install Now button.
- After installation, click the Activate Plugin button.
- Once activated, this plugin will add a new metabox to the editing form of posts (any CPT), terms (any taxonomy), comments, and users.
Changelog
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More detailed changes in Display Metadata GitHub Repository.
= 1.0 / 2024-11-16
- Fixed security issue.
- Added support for recent PHP versions (starting from 8.1).
- Added unit and functional tests to the deployment workflow.
- Improved code readability.
= 0.4 / 2022-07-25
- Fix warning with PHP 8.0
- Test with WP 6.0.1 version.
- Better meta names when keys are repeated.
= 0.3 / 2021-07-17
- Better hover
- Better design
- Fix bug with metas with the same key.
= 0.2 / 2021-02-05
- Support to comment metadata.
- Support to copy meta keys / values to clipboard.
- Make clickable links.
- Allow showing empty array.
0.1 / 2020-12-21
- Initial release.
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Is Display post meta, term meta, c… free?
Yes. Display post meta, term meta, c… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Display post meta, term meta, c… safe to use in 2026?
Display post meta, term meta, c… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Display post meta, term meta, c…?
Display post meta, term meta, c… is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,201 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Display post meta, term meta, c… work with WordPress 7.1?
Display post meta, term meta, c… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Display post meta, term meta, c… need?
Display post meta, term meta, c… requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Display post meta, term meta, c… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 16, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Display post meta, term meta, c…?
Display post meta, term meta, c… is developed and maintained by Manuel Canga.
What are the best alternatives to Display post meta, term meta, c…?
The most popular alternatives to Display post meta, term meta, c… are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Pods (100K+ installs).
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