For many years, WordPress users have faced a simple problem? WordPress’s built-in search doesn’t work properly. Powerful plugins like SearchWP have made finding content easy, but one thing was still missing. Once users get results, how can they quickly filter them to the right ones?
Until now, adding advanced filters like those you see on large websites or e-commerce stores was very difficult. It required coding, separate add-ons, or heavy themes. It also slowed down the site.
But now all of that is changing. We’re introducing WPFilters, a new plugin that gives your WordPress site powerful Amazon-style filters, all without coding. Whether you run a WooCommerce store, manage real estate listings, or run a content-heavy blog WPFilters helps your visitors quickly find exactly what they need.
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Background Story | Why WPFilters?
If you’ve used WordPress, you know that search and discovery are two parts of the same thing. At SearchWP, we spent many years perfecting the search algorithm. We ensured that when users typed a word, they got the best results. But as websites became more complex, we noticed a common demand.
Users wanted to not only search, but also refine the results.
They wanted to be able to see only Red t-shirts by clicking a checkbox.
They wanted to be able to find a house between 300k and 500k by moving a slider. They wanted to be able to sort search results by Newest or Highest Rated.
The solutions on the market often disappointed users.
Some only worked with WooCommerce, making them unsuitable for simple blogs and directories.
Some were so complex that their design didn’t match properly.
And many solutions were difficult for the average user to set up.
We created WPFilters to solve this problem.
We wanted a solution that:
• Be universal: work with every post type, not just products.
• User-Friendly: Easy to set up in the backend, without writing PHP code.
• Fast: Performance optimized so the site doesn’t slow down
What is WPFilters?
WPFilters is a standalone WordPress plugin that lets you create custom search filtering forms. It works seamlessly with WordPress’s standard search system, and delivers even better results with SearchWP.
Think of it as an interface layer to your database. WordPress saves your data, and WPFilters provides visitors with a simple UI to understand and use the data.
With this plugin, you can create advanced sidebars and filter sets that update seamlessly without reloading. And best of all, unlike other tools, it doesn’t confuse you with settings. WPFilters’ workflow is simple and clear.
You can have your first filter set live in just minutes, not hours.
Create Amazon-Style Filters with Multiple Input Types
The key to a good filtering system is variety. Every data has its own unique filtering method. A list of brands looks good with checkboxes, while a slider is perfect for price ranges.
WPFilters gives you a wide variety of input types, so you can easily handle all types of data:
• Checkboxes: Very useful for categories, tags, or attributes. The user can select multiple options, such as Size: Small and Size: Medium.
• Radio Buttons: When only one option should be selected, such as Condition: New or Condition: Used.
• Dropdowns: When there are too many options and you need to save space, like choosing year or author.
• Range Sliders: The best option for numbers, like price, weight, or dimensions.
• Date Pickers: Essential for events or booking websites, so users can filter by specific dates.
By combining these inputs, you can create the same advanced sidebar experience on your WordPress site that you see on big websites like Amazon or Best Buy.
Filter by Anything | Categories, Tags, Custom Fields & More
Flexibility is a key feature of WPFilters. We didn’t want you to be limited to just WordPress’s standard taxonomies. Every website’s data is unique, and filters should be created accordingly.
With WPFilters, you can create filters on almost any data point stored in your WordPress database:
• Taxonomies: You can create filters on Categories, Tags, or any custom taxonomy like Genre or Location.
• Custom Fields: This is the plugin’s strongest feature. If you use plugins like ACF to store additional data such as Review Score, Material,or Part Number, WPFilters instantly makes that data a filter option.
• Post Authors: Users can view content from their favorite writers separately.
• Post Dates: Users can filter results by year or month.
• Post Types: You can create a global search where users can switch between Blog Posts, Products, or Documentation.
Display Filters Anywhere with Flexible Embedding Options
If a tool is powerful but you can’t place it where you want, its usefulness is diminished. We understand that every WordPress theme is different. Some themes use standard sidebars, and some rely on page builders or block editors.
WPFilters gives you the control to display your filters exactly where they best suit your layout.
Shortcodes For Classic themes
WPFilters creates a unique shortcode for each filter set. You can paste this into any text widget, page content, or PHP template.
Gutenberg Block
If you use the Block Editor, you get a dedicated WPFilters block. You simply drag and drop the block, select your filter set from the dropdown, and see a preview of the filter within the editor.
Elementor and Page Builders
Because WPFilters uses standard WordPress rendering, it works smoothly with page builders like Elementor, Beaver Builder, and Divi. You can add filters via shortcodes or widget modules and style their container with your design tools.
Smart Control Over User Experience (UX)
Adding filters isn’t just about functionality, but also about user experience. Slow or confusing filters can be just as frustrating as not having them. WPFilters has some clever features that make your interface clean and easy to use.
AJAX Filtering
No user likes waiting for a page reload with every click. WPFilters supports AJAX, which means results are updated instantly without a page refresh. This makes the site fast and app-like.
Empty Terms Handling
Clicking Red and returning zero results is frustrating for the user. WPFilters gives you control over what to do with empty options. You can choose to hide options that don’t have any posts associated with them. This makes every click more useful.
Conditional Logic
We’re working on a new feature where the next filter will change based on the user’s previous choice. For example, if the user selects Clothing, the next filter will be Sizes. And if the user selects “Electronics,” the next filter will be Voltage. This keeps the sidebar clean and relevant.
Built by the Team Behind SearchWP
Trust is crucial when adding new functionality to your website. You need to know that the code is secure, the support is strong, and the product will remain updated for a long time.
WPFilters was built by the same team that created SearchWP, WordPress most popular and trusted search plugin.
We’ve put more than 10 years of experience working on WordPress database queries into this product. We understand the importance of performance, compatibility, and clean code. When you use WPFilters, you’re not just buying a plugin, you’re getting the support of a team committed to solving search and discovery problems.
