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title: "How to Create Search Filter for Custom Posts in Elementor?"
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date: 2023-09-14
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# How to Create Search Filter for Custom Posts in Elementor?

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- Utilizes the WP Search Filters widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to create search filters for custom post types.
- Requires installation and activation of The Plus Addons for Elementor to access the WP Search Filters and Dynamic Listing widgets.
- Employs Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to create custom post types, such as 'Books', for enhanced search functionality.

Do you want to create a search filter for custom post types in Elementor? If you have a lot of posts in your custom post type, adding a search filter can be a great way to enhance your website's functionality and provide a better user experience.

With the WP Search Filters widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily add a search filter for your custom post type.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor WP Search Filters widget, [click here](/docs/wp-search-filters-widget-settings-overview/).*

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-listing//#search-filter-wgts?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

To do this, make sure you have created at least one custom post type, you can use the free[ Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) to[ create a custom post type](https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/resources/registering-a-custom-post-type/).

For instance, we have created a custom post type called Books.

Once you’ve created your custom post type, then you have to use the WP Search Filters widget with the Dynamic Listing widget.

> *Note: Make sure you’ve enabled WP Search Filters and Dynamic Listing widgets from The Plus Settings.*

Place the widgets in your desired location on the page or template, then follow the steps -

1. In the Dynamic Listing widget, select **Search List** from the **Post Listing Types** dropdown.

2. Then select your custom post type from the **Post Type** dropdown.

![dynamic listing search list](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dynamic-listing-search-list.png)

3. After that, select the appropriate style and layout.

4. In the WP Search Filters widget, open the **Category** item under the **Filter Area**.

5. From the **Filter Type** dropdown, select **WP Filter** and **Search Input** from the **Select Source** dropdown.

6. Then select **Taxonomy** from the **Select Type** dropdown.

7. In the **Placeholder Text** field, you can add a placeholder text.

8. From the **Generic Filters** section, you can set which part the search will be performed.

**Search in Title** - This will search the item title.

**Search in Content** - This will search the item content.

**Search in Name** - This will search the item slug.

**Search in Excerpt** - This will search the item excerpt content.

**Search in Category** - This will search the item category.

**Search in Tags** - This will search the item tag.

**Search Type** - From here you set the type of search, you can keep it to default or make it full match where it will only show items with an exact match.

![wp search filters search input](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/wp-search-filters-search-input.gif)

You can mix these options to expand the search area as per your requirements.

Now you’ll see a search input field where you can easily search your custom posts.

Also, read [How to Add WooCommerce Live Product Search in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-woocommerce-live-product-search-in-elementor/).