Descripcion
The Sengeku Meta Description Manager plugin provides a simple and elegant solution for managing meta descriptions on WordPress websites. With a user-friendly meta box in the editor sidebar, you can create individual meta descriptions for each post and page that will be displayed in search engines.
Key Features
- Elegant Meta Box in the editor sidebar
- Real-time character counter with visual warning when exceeding 160 characters
- Live preview of the meta description
- Overview column in the posts/pages list
- Quick Edit function for fast adjustments
- Support for all post types (Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types)
- Translation ready (German/English prepared)
- No configuration required – just activate and start using
Why Meta Descriptions Matter
While meta descriptions do not directly influence rankings, they:
* Increase click-through rate (CTR) in search results
* Give users a first impression of your page
* Are used by Google as snippet text
For Developers
The plugin is cleanly coded following WordPress Coding Standards and can be easily extended.
Installacion
Automatic Installation
- Go to « Plugins » > « Add New » in your WordPress admin
- Search for « Sengeku Meta Description Manager »
- Click « Install Now »
- Activate the plugin
Manual Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/sengeku-meta-description-manager/directory - Activate the plugin through the « Plugins » menu in WordPress
After Activation
The plugin works immediately without any configuration. Simply edit a post or page and you will see the new Meta Description box in the right sidebar.
FAQ
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Where do I find the meta description input?
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After activation, you will find a meta box titled « Meta Description » in the right sidebar of the post/page editor.
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How long should a meta description be?
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The ideal length is 150-160 characters. The plugin shows a character counter that turns red when you exceed this limit.
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Does the plugin work with Gutenberg and Classic Editor?
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Yes, the plugin works with both editors.
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Are meta descriptions supported for Custom Post Types?
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Yes, the plugin automatically supports all public post types.
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Can I see meta descriptions in the posts overview?
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Yes, there is a new « Meta Description » column in the overview that shows whether a meta description exists (with a preview of the first 60 characters).
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Does the plugin affect loading speed?
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No, the plugin is very lightweight and has no noticeable impact on performance.
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Is the plugin compatible with other SEO plugins?
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Yes, but if you are already using another SEO plugin with meta description functionality (like Yoast SEO or Rank Math), there may be duplicates. In this case, you should only use one of the plugins.
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Contributors & Developers
“Sengeku Meta Description Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.2.0
- Improved wp_head priority for better compatibility
- Code improvements for WordPress.org submission
- Enhanced security measures
1.1.0
- Improved meta box with live character counter
- Added: Live preview of the meta description
- Added: Column in posts/pages overview
- Added: Quick Edit function
- Improved user interface
- Code optimizations and security improvements
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Basic meta description functionality