Custom Fields to Meta Tags
Use WordPress custom fields (with a prefix) to automatically output SEO meta tags (like description) in the section of your posts and pages.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 84 days ago
Is Custom Fields to Meta Tags abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 84 days ago).
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Description
Custom Fields to Meta Tags lets you leverage WordPress custom fields to generate tags in your site’s section.
Simply add a custom field to your post or page with a key that starts with cfmt, and the plugin will automatically turn it into a meta tag.
Example:
– Custom field key: cfmtdescription
– Custom field value: Description of the post/page
– Output in :
Key Features
- Lightweight, zero-configuration – just activate and use.
- Prefix-based system (
cfmt) to avoid conflicts. - Works with posts, pages, and custom post types.
- Useful for creating:
- Meta descriptions
- Author or copyright tags
- Custom SEO tags
Why use this plugin?
Most SEO plugins are heavy and packed with features you may not need. If you only want to generate custom meta tags directly from WordPress custom fields, this plugin is the simplest solution.
No settings page, no bloat — just pure functionality.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/custom-fields-to-meta-tags/, or install directly from the WordPress plugin directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Add custom fields prefixed with
cfmtin your post/page editor. - View the page source to see your custom meta tags in the
<head>.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add a custom field with the key cfmtdescription and the value you want. It will output as:
If you already use SEO plugins (like Yoast or Rank Math), those may also output a meta description. You should avoid duplicating the same tag.
Yes. Example:
– Key: cfmtog:title
– Value: Custom OG Title
– Output: <meta name="og:title" content="Custom OG Title">
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Screenshots
Example of adding a custom field in the WordPress editor.
The resulting meta tag in the page source.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.