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>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>
<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>
<li>Feed-style layouts with taxonomy-based grouping, ideal for magazine or news-style content.</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>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.</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 widgets to your needs using dedicated filters and developer hooks.</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

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<p>Demo at http://www.developingtheweb.co.uk</p>


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