WP Smart Widgets

<p>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.</p>
<h3>Filter Widget Key Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Compatible with Elementor Pro post widget, ACF, WooCommerce and most translation plugins.</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>
<p><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.</p>
<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>
</ul>
<p><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.</p>
<h3>Create Loop Grids for Free:</h3>
<p>Unlock the power of dynamic loops in Elementor, without needing the Pro version! Effortlessly showcase custom content in a loop format and experience the full potential of Elementor at no extra cost.</p>
<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>
<p>Tailor the widget to your needs with the help of a dedicated filters.</p>
<h3>Connecting the Filter Widget</h3>
<p>To link your Filter Widget to a Post or Loop Grid widget, follow these steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Open the Post Widget settings in Elementor.<br />
Go to the Advanced tab and enter the following in the CSS Classes field:<br />
results</li>
<li>Open your Filter Widget.<br />
In the Post Widget Target field, enter:<br />
.results</li>
<li>Save the page. The filter will now update the correct widget.</li>
</ol>
<p>Note: <code>results</code> is a reference class. You can choose any class or id name you like, as long as the Filter Widget target matches the Post Widget class (with a .) or id (with a #).</p>
<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>
<p>Find support for this plugin in the <a href="https://wpsmartwidgets.com/doc/better-post-and-filter-widgets/" rel="nofollow ugc">documentation</a>.</p>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>This plugin includes both compressed and uncompressed versions of CSS and JavaScript files and can be found under the <code>/assets/</code> directory.</p>


Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor

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

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<p>Ajax Smart Filter lets you add a powerful, real-time (AJAX) filtering UI to any post type using a simple shortcode.</p>
<ul>
<li>Filter by search, categories, tags, and sort options.</li>
<li>Pagination (numeric, next/prev, or both).</li>
<li>Customizable templates for the filter bar and result items.</li>
<li>URL state (query string) support so filters persist on refresh and can be shared.</li>
<li>Autocomplete suggestions for search.</li>
<li>Tabs or dropdowns for taxonomy filters.</li>
</ul>
<p>Demo: https://ajaxsmartfilter.rf.gd/</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Real-time AJAX filtering without page reloads</li>
<li>Search box with optional autocomplete suggestions</li>
<li>Category and Tag filters as dropdowns or clickable tabs</li>
<li>Sort by newest/oldest (extendable via hooks)</li>
<li>Pagination styles: numeric, next/prev, or both</li>
<li>4 blog result templates (including Masonry and Horizontal Card)</li>
<li>Fully customizable HTML templates for filter bar and results</li>
<li>Query string integration (IDs or Names) with custom parameter names</li>
<li>Keyboard-friendly search (Enter triggers filtering)</li>
<li>Lightweight front-end and WordPress-native backend</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<p>Place the shortcode on any page or post:</p>
<pre><code>[asfp_post_filter id="123"]
</code></pre>
<p>Where <code>123</code> is the ID of the Filter Set you created in the admin.</p>


Ajax Smart Filter

Build customizable, real-time AJAX filters for posts, pages, or custom post types.

Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor vs Ajax Smart Filter