Global Meta Box Order
Harmonize meta box positions for all backend users.
Overview
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Main benefits
Harmonize meta box positions
Change column layout
No database modifications
Lock meta box order
Remove screen options box
About this plugin
Author: nosurs
Categories: Design and Customization
Version: 1.0.3
Last updated: 02-12-2015
WordPress version: 4.1
Tested up to: 4.3.34
PHP version required: false
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Overview
The described WordPress plugin, Global Meta Box Order, enables administrators to harmonize the positions of meta boxes and the column layout across all backend screens. When activated, administrators can reorder and reposition meta boxes, customize column layouts, and ensure these changes apply globally to all users without altering the database; the settings are dynamically filtered during each request. Further, administrators can lock these views by preventing user modifications and removing the screen options box for a consistent interface. Configurations are made via the theme’s `functions.php` file, offering flexibility to operate on posts, pages, custom post types, and dashboards. Additionally, adjustments such as specifying a blueprint user and excluding certain custom post types are supported to tailor user experiences universally.
Easy Installation and Activation
- Download and unpack the plugin.
- Move the folder to your 'plugins' directory.
- Activate the plugin from the WordPress admin area.
Non-Intrusive and Reversible
- Does not write to the database, only reads.
- Changes appear permanent but are not; deactivating the plugin reverts all changes.
- Reactivating the plugin reapplies all changes.
Global Meta Box and Column Layout Management
- Changes meta box visibility, ordering, and column positions.
- Allows immobilization of meta boxes to prevent user modifications.
- Removes the screen options box if needed.
Customizable and Flexible Configuration
- Operates on posts, pages, custom post types, and the dashboard by default.
- Allows configuration through the theme's functions.php file.
- Supports changing the blueprint user and locking views.
Rating and reviews
lehezee
01 Dec, 2017
This is exactly what i needed, thanks you !
shottogan
13 May, 2016
Easy way to customize post editors for all users~
radgh
27 Jan, 2016
Got it working in no time. Locked meta boxes and hid the screen options button. Hopefully I’ve just made the client’s life 10x easier by arranging meta boxes in a logical order.
Why WordPress doesn’t let you set the default layout out of the box is beyond me.
buylov
13 Sep, 2015
Thanks to the author! The plugin works great. If you read the thoughts out of my head.
23 Apr, 2015
I appreciate fast installation and configuration.
I’ve set only a few options in my functions.php:
if(is_admin()) {
if (class_exists(‘\GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config’)) {
\GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config::$remove_screen_options = true;
\GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config::$lock_meta_box_order = true;
}
}
In this configuration, it works fine.
