WP Smart Widgets

The only free Elementor plugin for unlimited pro-grade filtering of all your post content. Filter by taxonomies, custom fields, ACF, relational fields, and numeric ranges – with seamless integration, no restrictions, and full customization. Get advanced filtering features without paying for limitations.
<h3>Filter Widget Key Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Compatible with Elementor Pro post widget, ACF, WooCommerce and most translation plugins.</li>
<li>True faceted filtering with real-time option availability and dynamic result counts.</li>
<li>Filter any post type.</li>
<li>Customizable filter items list with easy re-ordering options.</li>
<li>Filter anything using taxonomies, custom fields/ACF, relational and numeric fields.</li>
<li>Keyword search support for custom field/ACF.</li>
<li>Various filter types catered to diverse use-cases: checkboxes, radio buttons, label list, dropdown, numeric range, select2 (single & multiple select).</li>
<li>Fine-tune the filter with the choice of relation (AND or OR) between terms and parents.</li>
<li>User-friendly more/less and toggle options, ideal for managing extensive lists.</li>
<li>Choose how filters are applied: Auto-submission or Submit button mode.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://wpsmartwidgets.com/doc/better-post-and-filter-widgets/filter-post-widgets-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Filter Widget Demo</a> – See the filter in action.
<h3>Post Widget Key Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Query multiple post types at once.</li>
<li>Do more with less – display posts, users, and taxonomies using a single widget.</li>
<li>Effortlessly switch between a dynamic carousel or grid layout at different breakpoints.</li>
<li>Make the most of Swiper API with advanced features such as carousel synching, parallax effects, and more.</li>
<li>Multiple layout options, including classic, on the side, banner, template grid (loop grid), and custom HTML.</li>
<li>Possibility to create your own loop grid, with any dynamic tags and Elementor widgets.</li>
<li>Flexible post content options: title, content, excerpt, custom field/ACF, taxonomy, HTML, post meta, read more, bookmark, edit options, product price, product rating, buy now, and product badge.</li>
<li>Flexible query system with AJAX pagination.</li>
<li>Customize widget content and style like native Elementor widgets.</li>
<li>Feed-style layouts with taxonomy-based grouping, ideal for magazine or news-style content.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://wpsmartwidgets.com/doc/better-post-and-filter-widgets/elementor-post-slider-travel-theme-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Post Slider/Carousel Demo</a> – Check out the post widget possibilities.
<h3>Create Loop Grids for Free:</h3>
Create dynamic loop grids without Elementor Pro. Design fully custom layouts using any Elementor widget and dynamic tag, while keeping full compatibility with filtering and AJAX pagination.
<h3>Exclusive Dynamic Tags:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Exclusive Repeater Field Tag: Unlock the ability to directly output ACF repeater fields in the Elementor frontend, with the flexibility to wrap each part in different HTML tags.</li>
<li>Includes a series of dynamic tags, allowing users to fully utilize template grids with the free version.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Crafted for Seamless Elementor Integration:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Blends seamlessly with Elementor’s native interface.</li>
<li>No disruptive branding — Enjoy a clean, streamlined interface without unnecessary distractions.</li>
<li>Lightweight design, utilizing Elementor’s resources to minimize external dependencies.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer-Friendly:</h3>
Tailor the widgets to your needs using dedicated filters and developer hooks.
<h4>Troubleshooting</h4>
<ul>
<li>Make sure the Post Widget class name and the Filter Widget target match.</li>
<li>Check for incompatible plugins or theme conflicts:
<ol>
<li>Temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme.</li>
<li>Deactivate all other plugins except Elementor and Better Post & Filter Widgets.</li>
<li>Test the filter. If it works, reactivate your plugins one by one to find the one causing the conflict.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Disable caching or optimization plugins while testing, as they can interfere with AJAX.</li>
<li>Check the browser console for JavaScript errors (press F12 and look under the Console tab) and resolve any errors that appear.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Docs and Support</h3>
Find support for this plugin in the <a href="https://wpsmartwidgets.com/doc/better-post-and-filter-widgets/" rel="nofollow ugc">documentation</a>.
<h3>Source Code</h3>
This plugin includes both compressed and uncompressed versions of CSS and JavaScript files and can be found under the <code>/assets/</code> directory.

Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor

The only free pro-grade Elementor filtering system for posts, taxonomies, custom fields, ACF, WooCommerce, WPML & more. Ditch paid limits!

Nirav Kaneriya

AJAX Post Search and Filter lets you add powerful, fast post filtering to any page using a shortcode. No page reloads — everything loads instantly via AJAX.
Free Features:
<ul>
<li>3 Filter Types — Checkbox (multi-select), Radio (single-select), Select dropdown</li>
<li>Per-taxonomy filter type — each taxonomy can use a different filter type</li>
<li>Author filter (checkbox, radio, or select)</li>
<li>Date range filter with quick presets (Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, Last Month, etc.)</li>
<li>Sort by — Newest, Oldest, Title A–Z, Title Z–A</li>
<li>Results count — “3 results out of 12”</li>
<li>Active filter chips with remove button</li>
<li>Collapsible filter groups</li>
<li>Reset All Filters button</li>
<li>Show More / Show Less for long term lists</li>
<li>1, 2 or 3 column grid layout</li>
<li>Load More button or Infinite Scroll</li>
<li>Post meta on card — author name and post date (customizable format)</li>
<li>Fallback image for posts without thumbnail</li>
<li>Exclude specific posts by ID</li>
<li>Include only specific posts by ID</li>
<li>RTL (right-to-left) layout support</li>
<li>Full style customization via admin panel</li>
<li>Custom CSS editor</li>
<li>Shortcode Generator with save/restore</li>
</ul>
Shortcode Example: 
 [ajaxpose_post_filter post=”post” taxonomy=”category” cols=”3″ filter_type=”radio”]
Filter type per taxonomy: 
 [ajaxpose_post_filter taxonomy=”category,post_tag” taxonomy_config='{“category”:”radio”,”post_tag”:”select”}’]
<h3>Shortcode Parameters</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<code>post</code> (default: <code>post</code>) 
Post type(s), comma-separated
</li>
<li>
<code>taxonomy</code> (default: <code>category</code>) 
Taxonomy/ies, comma-separated
</li>
<li>
<code>filter_type</code> (default: <code>checkbox</code>) 
checkbox, radio, or select
</li>
<li>
<code>taxonomy_config</code> 
Per-taxonomy type override (JSON)
</li>
<li>
<code>cols</code> (default: <code>3</code>) 
1, 2 or 3 columns
</li>
<li>
<code>per_page</code> (default: <code>6</code>) 
Posts per page
</li>
<li>
<code>load_type</code> (default: <code>button</code>) 
button or scroll
</li>
<li>
<code>logic</code> (default: <code>separate</code>) 
separate (OR) or common (AND)
</li>
<li>
<code>show_author_filter</code> (default: <code>0</code>) 
1 = show author filter
</li>
<li>
<code>show_date_filter</code> (default: <code>0</code>) 
1 = show date range filter
</li>
<li>
<code>show_sort</code> (default: <code>1</code>) 
0 = hide sort dropdown
</li>
<li>
<code>collapsible</code> (default: <code>0</code>) 
1 = collapsible filter groups
</li>
<li>
<code>show_thumbnail</code> (default: <code>1</code>) 
0 = hide thumbnail
</li>
<li>
<code>thumb_size</code> (default: <code>medium</code>) 
WP image size
</li>
<li>
<code>fallback_image</code> 
URL for posts without thumbnail
</li>
<li>
<code>show_author_meta</code> (default: <code>0</code>) 
1 = show author on card
</li>
<li>
<code>show_date_meta</code> (default: <code>0</code>) 
1 = show date on card
</li>
<li>
<code>date_format</code> (default: <code>d-m-Y</code>) 
PHP date format string
</li>
<li>
<code>search_placeholder</code> (default: <code>Search...</code>) 
Search input placeholder
</li>
<li>
<code>rtl</code> (default: <code>0</code>) 
1 = right-to-left layout
</li>
<li>
<code>exclude</code> 
Post IDs to exclude, e.g. 5,10,23
</li>
<li>
<code>include</code> 
Show only these post IDs, e.g. 1,2,3
</li>
</ul>

AJAX Post Search and Filter


[ajaxpose_post_filter post="post" taxonomy="category, test" logic="saprate" load_type="button" per_page="3"]


Shortcode use for this

Lightning-fast AJAX post filtering — no page reload. Checkbox, radio and select filters, date range, sort, exclude/include and RTL support.

Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor vs AJAX Post Search and Filter