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.
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.
Compatibility Tested
Search & Filter can be plugged into nearly any query and plugin. Below are our unofficial integrations.
Looking for version 2 documentation? Head to the version 2 documentation site.
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Read more ->: Overview
Installation If you are familiar with WordPress, login to your site and search/install the Search & Filter plugin from the plugins page (once we’re out of beta). For more details, you can read our step by step installation instructions. The basics There are two main concepts that drive this plugin: Queries Queries are the backbone…
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Read more ->: How do I install Search & Filter?
Installing Search & Filter is simple and can be done in a few steps. Here’s how: 1. Download the plugin 2. Upload the plugin You can upload Search & Filter using either the WordPress Dashboard or FTP. Option: 1 Uploading via the WordPress Dashboard Option: 2 Using FTP You’re now running the latest version of…
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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 ->: WP Engine
WP Engine has a feature which prevents long queries from being executed. This is called the Long Query Governor. Unfortunately this feature often prevents our queries from executing correctly, either when building the indexer via wp-admin or when running our queries on the frontend of your site. You might see an error in your logs…
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Read more ->: Queries Overview
Queries are the backbone of your site. From search to blogs, to product listings, and more, they power your website in many different ways. With Search & Filter, you can easily create custom queries across your site, modify them, and attach search and filter fields to them (optional). First, choose the query you want to…
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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 to filter down to exactly what they’re looking for, keeping them on your site for…
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Read more ->: Block Editor Overview
Search & Filter comes with deep support and integration with all of core WordPress including the Block Editor, as standard. Field Blocks There are 6 field blocks available in the Block Editor: These blocks allow you to build your fields and queries directly in the Block Editor, ensuring you never break your workflow. Queries &…
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Read more ->: Advanced Custom Fields Overview
The Search & Filter integration with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) allows you to search and filter posts with post types, taxonomies and custom fields. With a wide array of supported options, you can fully utilize the versatility of both plugins to create detailed and granular search forms. Note: The ACF integration is only available with…