A search-input filter lets visitors type a keyword and narrow a listing to matching posts, without leaving the page.
The WP Search Filters widget’s Search sub-type turns any filter item into a keyword search box, with control over which fields it matches against.
For the full settings tour of the WP Search Filters widget, see WP Search Filters Widget Settings Overview.
Requirement – This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, make sure it’s installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.
Before You Start
- Prerequisite: Elementor (free) installed and active.
- Edition: WP Search Filters is a Pro widget – it requires The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro to be installed and active.
- Widget to enable: go to The Plus Addons > Widgets, search for WP Filters and turn its toggle on.
- A custom post type with several published entries.
Steps
Add the WP Filters widget, keep Filter Type set to WP Filter, then set Select Source to Search Input.
Open Generic Filters and toggle which fields the keyword should match: Search in Title, Content, Name, Excerpt, Category or Tags.
Settings Overview
| Setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| WP Filter Type | Set to Search Input to enable keyword filtering. | – |
| Search in Title | Include the post title in the keyword match. | On |
| Search in Content | Include the post body in the keyword match. | Off |
| Search in Excerpt | Include the post excerpt in the keyword match. | Off |
