Refined search and filtering for WordPress
Search & Filter Pro extends the standard WordPress search box into a flexible search and filtering system. It lets visitors refine results using categories, tags, custom taxonomies, post types, post dates, authors, custom fields, and post meta. These options can be combined to create focused search experiences for different types of WordPress content.
The plugin can also be used without a traditional search box as a filtering interface for posts and pages. Fields may be displayed as dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons, multiselects, or comboboxes, so the form can match the content structure and browsing style of a site.
Advanced fields and result controls
Search & Filter Pro supports custom fields and post meta through several input types, including checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, multiselects, and comboboxes. A jQuery range slider can support numeric ranges, while date pickers help visitors narrow results by date. Auto-complete comboboxes are available for selects and multiselects.
The Order Results field allows visitors to arrange results by meta value, post ID, author, title, name, date, modified date, parent ID, random order, comment count, or menu order. AJAX results display means users can update filtered results without a full page reload.
Forms, templates, and placement
- Create as many fields and search forms as needed.
- Use the drag-and-drop editor to organize form fields.
- Apply custom templates to control how results are presented.
- Place search and filter forms in themes and posts with shortcodes or widgets.
- Use the plugin with blogs, review sites, news sites, property sites, and online shops.
The Pro edition is tested and compatible with WooCommerce, WP eCommerce, and Easy Digital Downloads, making it suitable for product and download catalogs as well as editorial websites. It works with WPML and Advanced Custom Fields, supporting multilingual sites and content structures built with custom fields.
Practical use cases
A property site can combine taxonomies, post dates, custom fields, and range controls to help visitors narrow listings. A review or news site can filter by category, tag, author, or post type. An online shop can provide product-oriented fields and sortable results. Blogs can offer more precise discovery than a basic keyword search alone.
Installation and setup
Install Search & Filter Pro in WordPress, then use the drag-and-drop editor to create a search form. Select the fields required for the site, choose the available input types, configure result ordering, and apply a custom template if needed. Finally, place the form in a theme or post with a shortcode or widget. The plugin provides an admin interface integrated with WordPress, and its documentation includes configuration examples with screenshots.
