Title: CMB2?
Last modified: August 31, 2016

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# CMB2?

 *  Resolved [robkm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/robkm/)
 * (@robkm)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cmb2/)
 * I just updated to latest version and got the message that the CMB2 plugin was
   required. What is the purpose of this plugin as it relates to responsive tabs?
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-tabs/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-tabs/)

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 *  Plugin Author [WP Darko](https://wordpress.org/support/users/spwebguy/)
 * (@spwebguy)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cmb2/#post-7211575)
 * Hi robkm,
 * Good question, and we have a small post about it here:
    [https://wpdarko.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217855298-My-plugin-requires-CMB2-plugin-tools-what-is-this-](https://wpdarko.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217855298-My-plugin-requires-CMB2-plugin-tools-what-is-this-)
 * And here is a link of the plugin page:
    [https://wordpress.org/plugins/cmb2/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cmb2/)
 * Basically, before this update, we included CMB2 as part of the plugin (in the
   plugin folder). But this wasn’t a good idea for different reasons:
    - CMB2 is made by some very good people and it’s unfair that it is hidden inside
      our plugin (even if _they_ mention this as a way to use it).
    - CMB2 installed as a _dependency_ plugin ensures you get the latest updates
      for it.
    - Other plugins out there are using this _tool_, so adding it separately ensures
      that you only load it once to your site (the latest version).
    - It makes more sense and it is the right way to go (complies with the WordPress
      guidelines).
 * I hope this helps. I’m not a native English speaker, if you need more information
   you can submit a request here: [https://wpdarko.com/support](https://wpdarko.com/support).
 *  Thread Starter [robkm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/robkm/)
 * (@robkm)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cmb2/#post-7211635)
 * I see. Thank you very much for the explanation. I’m very happy with responsive
   tabs by the way. Good work and thanks for providing it!
 *  Plugin Author [WP Darko](https://wordpress.org/support/users/spwebguy/)
 * (@spwebguy)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cmb2/#post-7211646)
 * Thank you for your feedback, it’s really appreciated!

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