Search and filter WordPress content

Search & Filter Pro extends the standard WordPress search box with ways to refine results by category, tag, custom taxonomy, post type, date, author, custom field, or post meta. Combine criteria for a focused search, or use the plugin to filter posts and pages without a traditional search box.

Choose criteria and field controls

Display fields as dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons, multiselects, or comboboxes. Custom fields and post meta support these input types. A jQuery range slider can handle numeric ranges, while date pickers help visitors narrow results by date. Selects and multiselects can also use auto-complete comboboxes.

Update and order results

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

Build forms and present results

• Create as many fields and search forms as needed, then organize fields with the drag-and-drop editor.
• Apply custom templates to control how results appear.
• Place forms in themes and posts using shortcodes or widgets.

The fields can suit various kinds of sites. Property listings can combine taxonomies, dates, custom fields, and range controls; 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 more ways to view than keyword search alone.

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 built with custom fields.

Set up a search or filter form

Install the extension in WordPress and make a form with the drag-and-drop editor. Select the 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 has a WordPress admin interface, and its documentation includes configuration examples and screenshots.