Custom Field Types Guide - All 15 Field Types

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WB Member Blog Pro offers 15 different custom field types to collect structured data from members. This guide explains each field type, when to use it, and configuration options.

Text Input Fields

Text Field

Single-line text input for short content.

SettingDescriptionPlaceholderHint text shown inside the fieldDefault ValuePre-filled textMax LengthCharacter limit (optional)

Best for: Names, titles, short descriptions, product names

Textarea Field

Multi-line text area for longer content.

SettingDescriptionRowsHeight of the textarea (default: 4)Max LengthCharacter limit (optional)

Best for: Summaries, descriptions, comments, ingredient lists

Email Field

Email input with automatic format validation.

Best for: Contact emails, business emails

URL Field

URL input with automatic format validation.

Best for: External links, website URLs, social media links

Number Fields

Number Field

Numeric input with validation options.

SettingDescriptionMinimumLowest allowed valueMaximumHighest allowed valueStepIncrement amount (e.g., 0.01 for cents)

Best for: Prices, ratings, quantities, measurements

Date & Time Fields

Date Field

Date picker for selecting a date.

Best for: Event dates, deadlines, birthdays

Date & Time Field

Combined date and time picker.

Best for: Events with specific times, appointment slots

Selection Fields

Select (Dropdown) Field

Single choice from a dropdown menu.

SettingDescriptionOptionsList of choices (label and value)DefaultPre-selected option

Best for: Categories, status selections, difficulty levels

Multi-Select Field

Multiple choices from a dropdown (hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple).

Best for: Tags, features, multiple topics

Checkbox Field

Single yes/no toggle.

Best for: Featured flags, terms agreement, simple toggles

Radio Buttons Field

Single choice from visible options.

Best for: Ratings (1-5 stars), priority levels, quick choices

Media Fields

File Upload Field

Upload documents and files.

SettingDescriptionAllowed TypesFile extensions (pdf, doc, zip, etc.)Max SizeMaximum file size in MB

Best for: PDFs, documents, downloads

Image Field

Single image upload.

SettingDescriptionAllowed TypesImage formats (jpg, png, gif, webp)Max SizeMaximum file size in MB

Best for: Product photos, avatars, single images

Gallery Field

Multiple image upload.

SettingDescriptionMax FilesMaximum number of imagesAllowed TypesImage formats

Best for: Photo albums, portfolios, multiple product images

Special Fields

Oembed Field

Embedded media from external sources.

Supported sources: YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Twitter, and other oEmbed providers.

Best for: Recipe videos, product demos, music embeds

Color Picker Field

Visual color selection with hex code.

Best for: Brand colors, theme customization, design preferences

Choosing the Right Field Type

Collecting ThisUse This FieldA name or titleTextA description or summaryTextareaA price or ratingNumberAn event dateDate or Date & TimeA category selectionSelectMultiple tagsMulti-SelectYes/no questionCheckboxRating (1-5)Radio ButtonsA documentFile UploadA product photoImageMultiple photosGalleryA YouTube videoOembedA brand colorColor Picker