Search & Filter PRO
Description
At a glance
Search & Filter v1.2.18 is a free WordPress plugin, and the PRO v3.2.3 premium version is available on this page too — 50K+ active installs · 4.5/5 rating from 175 reviews · updated August 22, 2026 · requires WordPress 3.5+.
Search & Filter is a simple search and filtering plugin for WordPress – it is an advancement of the WordPress search box.
You can search by Category, Tag, Custom Taxonomy, Post Type, Post Date or any combination of these easily to really refine your searches – remove the search box and use it as a filtering system for your posts and pages. Fields can be displayed as dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons or multi selects.
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Get more features with Search & Filter Pro
- View live demo >>
- Search Custom Fields, Post Meta, Authors, Post Types, Post Dates, Taxonomies, Tags, Categories
- Use AJAX to display results – no more page reloading!
- Search Post Meta/Custom Fields with checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, multiselects or comboboxes
- jQuery range slider, date pickers and auto-complete comboboxes for selects and multiselects
- Order Results Field – users can order results by meta value, Post ID, author, title, name, date, date modified, parent ID, random, comment count and menu order
- Drag & Drop editor
- Use custom templates
- Create as many fields and different search forms as you like
- Use for blogs, reviews sites, news sites, property sites and more.
- Use for your online shop – tested and compatible with WooCommerce, WP eCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads
- Place anywhere in your themes and posts using shortcodes and widgets
- Works with WPML
- Works with Advanced Custom Fields
- Extremely easy to use admin UI, fully integrated with WP 3.8+
- Dedicated Support
- More info >>
Frequently asked questions
What is Search & Filter?
Search & Filter is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.2.18. It is active on over 50K websites.
Is Search & Filter free to download?
Yes — Search & Filter 1.2.18 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.5 out of 5 based on 175 reviews. A premium PRO version with extra features is also available on this page.
How do I install Search & Filter 1.2.18?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Search & Filter?
Search & Filter 1.2.18 requires WordPress 3.5 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Search & Filter last updated?
Version 1.2.18 was last updated on August 22, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Search & Filter download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.2.18
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| PRO version | 3.2.3 |
|---|---|
| Free version | 1.2.18 |
| Last updated | August 22, 2026 |
| Active installs | 50,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (175 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5 or higher |
| Author | Code Amp |
| Tags | category, filter, search, tag, taxonomy |
Demo Search & Filter
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