Installation

Three ways to install OneMeta — upload ZIP, clone via Git, or install from WordPress.org.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

OneMeta can be installed in three ways depending on your setup and preference.

Option 1 — Upload ZIP (Recommended)

This is the easiest method for most users.

Step 1 — Download the latest release ZIP:

Download onemeta.zip

Step 2 — In your WordPress admin go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin

Step 3 — Click Choose File, select onemeta.zip, then click Install Now

Step 4 — Click Activate Plugin

OneMeta will appear in your WordPress admin sidebar under OneMeta.

Option 2 — Clone via Git

For developers who prefer working directly with the source:

bash

cd wp-content/plugins
git clone https://github.com/fronttheme/onemeta.git

Then go to Plugins in your WordPress admin and activate OneMeta.

Note: The GitHub repository includes pre-built compiled assets in the assets/ folder, so no build step is required to run the plugin after cloning.

Option 3 — WordPress.org (coming soon)

OneMeta will be available in the official WordPress plugin directory. Once approved, you will be able to install it directly from Plugins → Add New by searching for OneMeta.

Via TGM Plugin Activation (ThemeForest Themes)

If you are a theme developer using TGM Plugin Activation, you can register OneMeta as a required plugin pointing to the GitHub release:

php

$plugins = [
    [
        'name'     => 'OneMeta - Custom Meta Fields',
        'slug'     => 'onemeta',
        'source'   => 'https://github.com/fronttheme/onemeta/releases/latest/download/onemeta.zip',
        'required' => true,
    ],
];

When OneMeta is approved on WordPress.org, remove the source key and TGM will fetch it from the plugin directory automatically.

Verify Installation

After activating, you should see OneMeta in your WordPress admin sidebar with the following menu items:

Field Groups — your main dashboard
Add New — create a new field group
Documentation — built-in field reference
About — version and system info

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