FacetWP + Add-ons

Large archives are hard to browse. A shop, a recipe collection or a directory of listings can hold hundreds of entries, and visitors need a way to cut them down to what matters. FacetWP works with your existing post types, custom fields and taxonomies, so you can build filters from content you already have. The plugin shows only relevant choices, which keeps the filter options short and clear.

Filtering runs through AJAX queries and an optimized index table, so results change without a page reload. You place facets with the block editor, shortcodes or PHP, and the plugin is compatible with most WordPress themes. Developers get hooks and filters for custom work, and optional add-ons extend the plugin for more specialized filtering needs. It fits online stores, blogs and directories.

Features

• Dynamic, relevant choices: The plugin displays only the filter choices that apply to the current results, so visitors do not hit empty combinations while narrowing down content.
• Works with existing content: Facets build on your current post types, custom fields and taxonomies, so you can filter content you already have without restructuring your site.
• No-refresh filtering: AJAX-powered queries and an optimized index table update the results on the page without reloading it.
• Many facet types: Choose from checkboxes, dropdowns, date ranges, sliders, pagers and proximity (geolocation) filters to match the way your visitors search.
• Flexible facet placement: Add facets anywhere using the WordPress block editor, shortcodes or PHP, which suits most themes without extra layout work.
• Developer hooks and filters: Extensive hooks and filters let developers customize behavior at many levels and adapt the plugin to more complex requirements.
• Sorting and saved selections: Simple shortcodes provide sorting and let users save their preferences, giving visitors more control over the results they see.
• Optional add-ons: Add-ons extend the core plugin for specialized needs, such as map views, so you can add only the filtering features your project calls for.

Best for

• Online stores with large product catalogs
• Directories and listing sites with many entries
• Blogs and recipe sites with big archives