Search & Filter Pro

Search fields and filters

Search & Filter Pro extends standard WordPress search with fields for categories, tags, custom taxonomies, post types, post dates, authors, custom fields, and post meta. Combine fields to help users narrow results. The extension can also filter posts and pages without a traditional search box.

Input controls and result behavior

Fields can appear as dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons, multiselects, or comboboxes. Custom fields and post meta support these input types. A jQuery range slider can filter numeric ranges, date pickers can narrow results by date, and selects or multiselects can use auto-complete comboboxes.

The Order Results field sorts by meta value, post ID, author, title, name, date, modified date, parent ID, random order, comment count, or menu order. AJAX results update without a full page reload.

Form setup and placement

Use the drag-and-drop editor to organize fields and create as many forms as needed. Custom templates control how results are presented. Add forms to themes or posts with shortcodes or widgets.

The extension can be used on blogs, review websites, news sites, property sites, and online shops. The Pro edition is tested and compatible with WooCommerce, WP eCommerce, and Easy Digital Downloads. It also works with WPML and Advanced Custom Fields for multilingual sites and content structures built with custom fields.

For example, a property site can combine taxonomies, post dates, custom fields, and range controls for listings. Review or news sites can filter by category, tag, author, or post type. Shops can use product-oriented fields and sortable results, while blogs can offer discovery beyond keyword search.

Installation and configuration

Install Search & Filter Pro in WordPress, then create a form in the drag-and-drop editor. Select its fields and input types, configure result ordering, and apply a custom template if needed. Place the form in a theme or post with a shortcode or widget. The plugin's documentation includes configuration examples with screenshots.