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title: "How to Create WooCommerce Product Grid Column Filter?"
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# How to Create WooCommerce Product Grid Column Filter?

## Key Takeaways

- WP Search Filters widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor allows users to change product grid columns.
- Product Listing widget must be set to Search List to enable the column filter functionality.
- Users can add different column options in the Column Change field of the WP Search Filters widget.

Do you want to give users an option to change the product columns? A product grid column filter can improve the user experience on your WooCommerce store as users can easily change the column layout as per their requirements.

With the WP Search Filters widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily add a column filter that users can use to change the product grid columns.

*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’ve added some products to your WooCommerce store, then you have to use the WP Search Filters widget with the Product Listing widget.

> *Note: Make sure you’ve enabled both WP Search Filters and Product Listing widgets from **The Plus Addons **> **Widgets***

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

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

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

2. Then select the appropriate style and layout.

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

4. From the **Filter Type** dropdown, select **Filter Meta** and select **Filter Column **from the **Select Source** dropdown.

5. Then in the **Column Change** field, you can add different column options as column filter options.

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

Now you should be able to see a grid column filter option which can be used to change the product grid column.

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

Also, read [How to Show Applied Product Filters as Tags in WooCommerce in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-applied-product-filters-as-tags-in-woocommerce-in-elementor/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the product grid column filter isn't showing up?**
A: If the product grid column filter isn't appearing, ensure that both the WP Search Filters and Product Listing widgets are enabled in The Plus Addons for Elementor. If they are not activated, the filter won't function. Additionally, verify that you've added products to your WooCommerce store, as the filter requires existing products to display.

**Q: What is the best way to position the WP Search Filters and Product Listing widgets?**
A: Positioning the WP Search Filters and Product Listing widgets depends on your layout preferences. However, placing them in a logical order, with the filter above the product listings, often provides a better user experience. This setup allows users to apply filters before viewing the products.

**Q: Does the column filter work with all WooCommerce themes?**
A: The column filter created with the WP Search Filters widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor is designed to work with any WooCommerce theme, as long as the theme supports Elementor. However, ensure that your theme is compatible with Elementor to avoid layout issues.

**Q: How can I show applied product filters as tags in WooCommerce?**
A: To show applied product filters as tags in WooCommerce, you can refer to the guide on [How to Show Applied Product Filters as Tags in WooCommerce in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-applied-product-filters-as-tags-in-woocommerce-in-elementor/). This feature enhances the user experience by visually indicating which filters are currently applied.