Meta Box | User Profile
Introduction:
In WordPress, the User Profile page is where users can manage their personal information, such as their name, email, password, and bio. By default, WordPress provides a set of standard fields for user profiles, but sometimes you may need to extend this functionality to include custom fields like social media links, job titles, phone numbers, or other metadata.
Using Meta Box , you can easily add custom fields to the WordPress user profile page without modifying core files. This approach ensures that your customizations are safe from theme or plugin updates and provides a seamless way to manage additional user data.
Why Extend the User Profile with Meta Box?
Custom Fields : Add unique fields (e.g., phone number, address, social media links) to user profiles.
Enhanced Functionality : Store and display additional user information beyond the default WordPress fields.
Organization : Keep all user-related data in one place for easy access and management.
Developer-Friendly : Use Meta Box's intuitive interface or PHP code to create and manage custom fields.
Non-Destructive : Avoid overriding core WordPress functionality by using hooks and filters.
How to Add Custom Fields to User Profiles Using Meta Box
Step 1: Install and Activate Meta Box Plugin
To get started, install the Meta Box plugin:
Free Version: https://wordpress.org/plugins/meta-box/
Premium Version: https://metabox.io
Once installed, activate the plugin.