Looking for an integration? Checkout the integrations documentation below.
Getting Started
Get to grips with basics and build your first search form.
Queries
Find out what Queries are and how you can leverage them to build listings.
Fields
Learn about the different fields types and how to set them up.
Styles Presets
Learn how to create your own styles presets.
FAQ
Some of our most commonly asked questions.
Block Editor
Learn how to create your fields & queries directly in the Block Editor.
Developer
Documentation for advanced integrations & APIs.
Known Issues
Known issues with third party software and how to work around them.
Integrations
Integrations
Find out the best way to get up and running using your favorite tools.
WooCommerce
Get up an running with WooCommerce, however you use it.
Advanced Custom Fields
Learn how to power up your Search & Filter fields with ACF data.
Looking for version 2 documentation? Head to the version 2 documentation site.
Unofficial Integrations
Search & Filter can be plugged into nearly any query and plugin. Below are our unofficial integrations – provided to us by our friends and customers.
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Read more ->: Fields Overview
Fields allow your visitors to interact with queries on your site, enabling them to drill down to find the information they are looking for. This means they spend less time looking for the information they need. Field types There are 5 different types of fields: Search, Choice, Range (pro), Advanced and Control. Search fields allow…
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Read more ->: Create a Query
Search & Filter relies heavily on the creation of Queries. Using our Query Builder you can easily create queries and fine tune them to display content on your site. Combine Search & Filter Queries with Search & Filter Fields to allow your visitors filter down exactly what they’re looking for, keeping them on your site…
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Read more ->: WP Rocket
WP Rocket has a feature to delay JavaScript execution: Using this feature with Search & Filter can result in our search & filter fields not displaying at all. To work around this, we can add some rules to exclude our JavaScript files and objects. In the Excluded JavaScript Files section: Add the following rules (copy…
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Read more ->: Difference Between Search & Filter Free and Pro
1. Overview Search & Filter is a WordPress plugin that lets you create powerful search and filtering interfaces for your website. The Free version provides the essential filtering tools, while the Pro version adds advanced query handling, dynamic features, integrations, and performance enhancements. This article explains the key differences between the Free and Pro versions…
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Read more ->: Supported ACF Field Types
Search & Filter supports almost all ACF Field Types – some field types require enabling the indexer in your query settings before they become available. Search & Filter Field Types are shown in the column headers across the top which support the following input/filter types: ACF Field ⬇️ Search Choice Range Advanced Needs Indexer? Text…
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Read more ->: Queries
PHP Filter query args The query class: Search_Filter\Queries\Query The query instance class. Function: get_attributes() Description: Gets all the attributes for a query (most of the settings you can see in the query editor).Return: associative array of attributes.Use: $query->get_attributes() Function: get_attribute( $attribute_name ) Description: Gets a single attribute by name.Return: attribute value or null if attribute…
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Read more ->: WooCommerce Overview
Search & Filter has a deep integration with WooCommerce built in, all you need to do is enable it! Enable the Integration Head to wp-admin -> Search & Filter -> Integrations and ensure the WooCommerce integration is enabled. WooCommerce Shop Search & Filter supports both FSE and classic editor Shop pages. To add filtering to…