jeremywarne

<p>If your site has a large number of categories, it can be helpful to be able to search through them rather than scrolling to find the one you need. This plugin adds a text box to the category list which filters the list in place, rather than providing an AJAX autocorrect, so it’s very fast.</p>


Category filter

Filter a large number of categories when editing posts.

Trusty Plugins

<p><strong>Category AJAX Filter (CAF)</strong> is a fast, lightweight WordPress filter plugin that lets visitors instantly filter posts and custom post types by category, tag, or taxonomy — without reloading the page.</p>
<p>Whether you run a blog, portfolio, directory, or events site, CAF makes it easy to add AJAX-powered filtering to any page using a simple shortcode. No coding required.</p>
<h4>⚡ Key Features (Free)</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Custom Post Types & Taxonomies</strong> – Filter any post type: blogs, portfolios, events, directories, recipes and more.</li>
<li><strong>3 Pre-built Filter Layouts</strong> – Get started fast with ready-made filter designs.</li>
<li><strong>4 Pre-built Post Layouts</strong> – Choose how filtered results are displayed.</li>
<li><strong>Flexible Design Controls</strong> – Customize colors, fonts, spacing and sizing to match your brand.</li>
<li><strong>Simple Admin Panel</strong> – Configure everything from one clean settings screen.</li>
<li><strong>Responsive & Lightweight</strong> – Optimized for mobile, tablet and desktop without bloating your site.</li>
<li><strong>Regular Updates & Support</strong> – Actively maintained with fast support turnaround.</li>
</ul>
<h4>🖥️ Live Demos (Free)</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://trustyplugins.com/simple-blogs-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple Blogs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trustyplugins.com/boxed-title-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Boxed Title</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trustyplugins.com/glossy-look-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Glossy Look</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trustyplugins.com/sidebar-filter-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Filter in Sidebar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trustyplugins.com/dropdown-filter-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Dropdown Filter</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>🎯 Who Is This For?</h4>
<p>Category AJAX Filter works great for any content-heavy WordPress site where visitors need to find relevant posts quickly:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Blogs</strong> – Let readers filter posts by category and tag instantly.</li>
<li><strong>Portfolio Sites</strong> – Allow visitors to filter projects by type, technology or client.</li>
<li><strong>Directory Sites</strong> – Organize and filter listings using custom taxonomies.</li>
<li><strong>Events & Courses</strong> – Let users filter by date, topic or location.</li>
<li><strong>Recipe or Product Sites</strong> – Enable filtering by ingredient, cuisine, brand or any custom taxonomy.</li>
</ul>
<p>If your visitors scroll endlessly to find content, CAF solves that with instant AJAX filtering.</p>
<h4>🗂️ Supported Post Types & Taxonomies</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Posts – filter by category and tag</li>
<li>Custom Post Types – portfolios, events, recipes, listings, and any CPT you create</li>
<li>WordPress Categories & Tags – built-in taxonomy support out of the box</li>
<li>Custom Taxonomies & Terms – works with any taxonomy created by plugins or custom code</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔌 Works With Your Existing Tools</h4>
<p><strong>Page Builders</strong> — CAF is shortcode-based and drops into any builder: Gutenberg, <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/" rel="ugc">Elementor</a>, <a href="https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/" rel="nofollow ugc">Divi</a>, WPBakery, Oxygen and more.</p>
<p><strong>CPT Plugins</strong> — Tested and compatible with <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/" rel="ugc">Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)</a>, <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/" rel="ugc">Custom Post Type UI (CPT UI)</a>, and custom-coded post types.</p>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<p>Getting started with Category AJAX Filter is quick and simple. Watch the video below to see how you can create and display filters for your posts and custom post types.</p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iwHcM57q92U?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>🚀 Category AJAX Filter Pro</h4>
<p>Upgrade to <a href="https://trustyplugins.com/category-ajax-filter-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">Category AJAX Filter Pro</a> for advanced filtering, more layouts and powerful integrations.</p>
<p><strong>More Filter Types</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Multiple taxonomy filtering — filter by Category + Tag + custom taxonomy simultaneously</li>
<li>Alphabetical / A–Z navigation filter</li>
<li>Checkbox filters with icons</li>
<li>Tabs filter</li>
<li>Voice search</li>
<li>Advanced keyword search</li>
<li>Parent & child category filters</li>
<li>Active filters display (users see and remove applied filters)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>More Post Layouts</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Timeline (Simple + Full Width)</li>
<li>Carousel Slider</li>
<li>Masonry (standard + with descriptions)</li>
<li>Rounded Corner</li>
<li>Gradient Border</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Elementor Loop Builder Support</strong> — Apply AJAX filters to any layout built with Elementor’s Loop Builder. Results update instantly inside your existing Elementor design.</p>
<p><strong>Analytics</strong> — Track which filters visitors use most. See total clicks, per-taxonomy stats, and time-based breakdowns.</p>
<p><strong>Advanced Pagination</strong> — Load More button, AJAX pagination, or traditional navigation — your choice.</p>
<p><strong>Additional Pro Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Default terms preloaded on page load</li>
<li>Sorting options for filtered results</li>
<li>Show/hide post meta (date, author, comment count)</li>
<li>Post animation effects</li>
<li>Translatable text strings (e.g., “All”, “Read More”)</li>
<li>Font Awesome icon support</li>
<li>Google Fonts integration</li>
<li>Scroll-to-results on filter click</li>
<li>Template override support (customizations survive updates)</li>
<li>Developer hooks for custom integrations</li>
<li>Priority support</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pro Demo Layouts</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/parent-child-category-filter/" rel="nofollow ugc">Parent Child Category Filter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/multiple-taxonomy-filter/" rel="nofollow ugc">Multiple Taxonomy Filter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/multiple-taxonomy-horizontal-dropdown-filter/" rel="nofollow ugc">Horizontal Dropdown Filter (Modern)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/multiple-taxonomy-dropdown-filter/" rel="nofollow ugc">Multiple Taxonomy Dropdown Filter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/alphabetical-navigation-filter/" rel="nofollow ugc">Alphabetical Filter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/tabs-filter/" rel="nofollow ugc">Tabs Filter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/simple-timeline/" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple Timeline</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/full-width-timeline/" rel="nofollow ugc">Full Width Timeline</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/carousel-slider/" rel="nofollow ugc">Carousel Slider</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/masonry-layout/" rel="nofollow ugc">Masonry Layout</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/masonry-with-description/" rel="nofollow ugc">Masonry With Description</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/gradient-border/" rel="nofollow ugc">Gradient Border</a></li>
<li><a href="https://caf.trustyplugins.com/demos/full-rounded-corner/" rel="nofollow ugc">Full Rounded Corner</a></li>
</ul>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OOnLUnPuYgA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>📥 Import Ready-Made Layouts</h4>
<p>Don’t start from scratch — import any layout from the demo site in seconds:</p>
<ol>
<li>Visit a demo page and copy the exported JSON.</li>
<li>Paste it into the <strong>Import</strong> tab in the CAF admin panel.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Import</strong> — done.</li>
</ol>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uyEhRD0RiP0?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>🛠️ Coming Soon: CAF Builder</h4>
<p>We’re building a visual drag-and-drop builder for filters and post layouts. Design the UI, connect your taxonomies and custom fields, and create fully custom filtering experiences — no code needed. Stay tuned.</p>


Category AJAX Filter — Advanced Filter for Posts & Custom Post Types

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I emailed support to ask about an update error and they got back to me within minutes with a helpful solution. Thank you!


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Instantly filter WordPress posts and custom post types by category, tag or taxonomy — no page reload. Works with Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg and more.

Category filter vs Category AJAX Filter — Advanced Filter for Posts & Custom Post Types