The Meta Box Tooltip (MB Tooltip) is a premium extension for the Meta Box framework that adds interactive help icons to custom fields. It is designed to improve the user experience (UX) for content editors by providing context-sensitive guidance without cluttering the WordPress admin interface.
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The plugin functions as a light-weight wrapper that integrates with the core Meta Box API.
| Feature | Details |
| Requirements | Requires the (free) plugin to be active. |
| Icons | Supports all Dashicons (WP native) and custom image URLs. |
| Placements | Can be attached to the Field Label (default) or the Field Input. |
| Positions | 4 configurable positions: top, bottom, left, right. |
| Content Type | Supports plain text and HTML rendering (controlled via allow_html). |
| Licensing | GNU GPL v2+. |
You can define tooltips either through the Meta Box Builder (GUI) or via the PHP API.
When registering your meta boxes, you add a tooltip key to your field array. It accepts either a simple string or a configuration array.
1. Simple String (Uses default ‘info’ icon):
2. Detailed Array Configuration:
While label tooltips work for all fields, adding tooltips directly to the input (via tooltip_input) is restricted to specific UI-compatible types:
Text fields: text, url, email, number, password.
Choice fields: select.
Date/Time fields: date, time, datetime.
Custom Styling: Since tooltips use standard HTML classes, they can be easily targeted with custom CSS for brand-specific styling.
Admin Optimized: Only loads the necessary scripts (jquery.tiptip or similar libraries depending on version) in the admin dashboard to prevent front-end bloat.
MB Builder Integration: If you use the Meta Box Builder extension, a new “Tooltip” tab appears in the field settings, allowing non-coders to configure help text visually.
