WP Plugin · Custom Fields
Queryra + Meta Box
Works out of the boxMeta Box and Queryra work together with no configuration. Standard product and post information, taxonomies, WooCommerce attributes, and the values stored in your Meta Box custom fields are all indexed automatically — the plugin reads field values via Meta Box's rwmb_meta() API during sync.
Officially listed: Queryra on Meta Box's compatibility directory — verified by the Meta Box team.
Tested with
Meta Box 5.12.0
Queryra plugin
v1.3+
Setup time
0 minutes
What works automatically
- Standard post fields — title, content, and excerpt
- For products: short description, price, stock, SKU, and featured image
- All WooCommerce product attributes — both global (Products → Attributes) and custom per-product attributes
- Standard categories and tags, plus brand from the major brand plugins (WooCommerce native, YITH, Perfect Brands)
- Re-indexing happens automatically whenever you save a post or product in the WordPress editor — Meta Box doesn’t need a separate trigger
- No configuration to make Meta Box and Queryra coexist — install both, you’re done
Optional fallbacks for edge cases
The current Queryra plugin reads Meta Box field values automatically via the rwmb_meta() API during sync — no setup needed. Three alternative approaches below remain useful only if you have a non-standard storage setup or want a different editor experience:
Use Meta Box's "taxonomy" field type
Easiest option. Zero code. About 2 minutes.
Instead of choosing a text or select field when you set up your custom field in Meta Box, choose "Taxonomy". Point it at one of the searchable taxonomies — product tag works for most cases. Once you do, every value you fill in becomes a regular WordPress tag, which Queryra already reads. Best when your values are a finite list (like Cotton, Wool, Linen).
Use a WooCommerce product attribute
Best for product-specific facets. Zero code.
If your custom field is product-specific — Color, Size, Material, Pattern — define it under Products → Attributes in WooCommerce instead of as a Meta Box field. All WooCommerce attributes are searchable automatically. You also get attribute filtering and display on the product page from one place. The trade-off: this works for products only, not posts or pages.
Mirror to a tag with a save hook
For when you want the Meta Box editor experience but searchable values.
A small snippet of code copies the value of your Meta Box field to a product tag every time the field is saved. The Meta Box field stays a regular text or select for the editor; Queryra reads the mirrored tag. Requires a developer or comfort editing your theme's functions file. Email contact@queryra.com if you'd like the snippet.
Want the full technical breakdown?
The blog guide covers the rwmb_after_save_post snippet for the tag-mirror fallback (with the empty-value guard against accidental tag deletion), the design rationale behind Queryra's postmeta extraction, and developer filter options for custom field plugins.
Troubleshooting
If search isn't showing results after setup, the most common causes are: incomplete import, sync frequency too low for testing, or a conflict with another search plugin (FiboSearch, Relevanssi, SearchWP).
Full troubleshooting guide — fix in 5 minutesMore questions? See the general FAQ or email contact@queryra.com.
Last updated: May 9, 2026 · Last verified with Meta Box 5.12.0 and Queryra plugin 1.2.x · Listed on docs.metabox.io/compatibility.