UserElements

<p><strong>Faceted Search for Ultimate Member</strong> adds a configurable filter sidebar to any Ultimate Member member directory. Visitors combine filters on profile fields — country, industry, skills, job title, or any custom UM field — and see matching members update instantly over AJAX.</p>
<p>The plugin hooks into Ultimate Member’s native member directory (<code>um_get_members</code>), so member cards, pagination, sorting, and keyword search keep working as before. Facet counts refresh in real time as filters are applied, showing how many members match each option.</p>
<h4>Key features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Per-directory setup</strong> — enable faceted search on each Member Directory individually.</li>
<li><strong>Six filter UI types</strong> — checkbox list, radio list, dropdown, tag cloud, numeric range, and date range.</li>
<li><strong>Live facet counts</strong> — option labels show member totals (e.g. United States (24)) that update with each selection.</li>
<li><strong>AJAX filtering</strong> — no full page reload; results update through UM’s member directory.</li>
<li><strong>Multiple layouts</strong> — sidebar left, sidebar right, or horizontal top bar.</li>
<li><strong>Active filter chips</strong> — visitors see and remove active filters at a glance.</li>
<li><strong>URL state persistence</strong> — shareable filter URLs when enabled.</li>
<li><strong>Mobile-friendly</strong> — optional collapsible facet panels on small screens.</li>
<li><strong>Role-based facet visibility</strong> — show different filters to different UM roles.</li>
<li><strong>Sortable facet values</strong> — by count (high/low) or alphabetically (A–Z / Z–A).</li>
<li><strong>Meta key autocomplete</strong> — admin facet builder suggests UM profile field keys.</li>
<li><strong>Smart field detection</strong> — maps UM field types (text, select, radio, checkbox, multiselect, date, number, and more) to the correct filter logic.</li>
<li><strong>Security by default</strong> — passwords, 2FA tokens, file URLs, and other sensitive meta keys are never offered as facets.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who is this for?</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Membership communities</strong> — help members find others by location, interests, or expertise.</li>
<li><strong>Professional directories</strong> — filter consultants, freelancers, or staff by specialty or availability.</li>
<li><strong>Alumni and association sites</strong> — browse graduates or members by class year, region, or industry.</li>
<li><strong>Niche marketplaces</strong> — narrow vendor or service listings on UM-powered directories.</li>
<li><strong>Any WordPress site using Ultimate Member directories</strong> — turn a long member list into a browsable, filterable experience.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Front-end experience</h4>
<ul>
<li>Combine multiple facet filters at once (AND logic — members must match all active filters).</li>
<li>Use facet filters together with Ultimate Member’s built-in directory search and sort.</li>
<li>Clear individual filters or reset everything with <strong>Clear all</strong>.</li>
<li>See a results summary (e.g. “Showing 12 of 48 members”) above the member grid.</li>
<li>Keyboard-accessible facet controls for better usability.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Admin configuration</h4>
<p>Configure everything under <strong>Ultimate Member <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Member Directory <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Add/Edit</strong>, in the <strong>Faceted Search</strong> metabox:</p>
<ul>
<li>Enable or disable faceted search per directory.</li>
<li>Add facet fields mapped to UM user meta keys (profile field keys).</li>
<li>Set a custom label and UI type for each facet.</li>
<li>Drag to reorder facets.</li>
<li>Choose layout and toggle <strong>Show Counts</strong>, <strong>Active Filter Chips</strong>, <strong>Collapsible on Mobile</strong>, and <strong>URL State Persistence</strong>.</li>
<li>Set how many options appear before a facet panel collapses (“Collapse after X items”).</li>
<li>Configure per-facet sort order and role visibility in advanced options.</li>
<li>Set min, max, and step for numeric range facets; from/to dates for date range facets.</li>
</ul>
<p>No shortcode is required — the filter sidebar appears automatically on directories where faceted search is enabled.</p>
<h4>How it works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Enable faceted search on a Member Directory and choose which profile fields become filters.</li>
<li>When a visitor opens that directory, the filter sidebar renders alongside the member grid.</li>
<li>Each filter selection is sent with Ultimate Member’s member query.</li>
<li>The member list updates via AJAX; facet counts recalculate for the current filter combination.</li>
<li>Only members matching all active filters are shown.</li>
</ol>
<h4>For developers</h4>
<p>Hooks and filters for customization:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>um_fs_before_sidebar</code> — before the sidebar wrapper is rendered</li>
<li><code>um_fs_inside_sidebar</code> — inside the sidebar, after the facets panel</li>
<li><code>um_fs_after_sidebar</code> — after the sidebar closing tag</li>
<li><code>um_fs_user_card_data</code> — filter data passed to member cards</li>
<li><code>um_fs_field_type_overrides</code> — override detected field types by meta key</li>
<li><code>um_fs_facet_max_users</code> — cap users scanned when building facet counts (default 5000)</li>
<li><code>um_fs_facet_base_args</code> — adjust base <code>WP_User_Query</code> args used for counting</li>
</ul>


Faceted Search for Ultimate Member

Add AJAX facet filters to Ultimate Member member directories so visitors can narrow members by profile fields with live counts and no page reloads.

Jewel Theme

Liton Arefin

Pixar Labs

Master Addons

<p>The <a href="https://wpspotlight.pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Spotlight plugin</a> adds a keyboard-driven search bar for WordPress administrators. It lets you find and act on posts, users, plugins, themes, media files, and comments — all from a unified search interface available on both the dashboard and the frontend.</p>
<p><a href="https://demo.pixarlabs.com/?pl-product=spotlight" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a> | <a href="https://wpspotlight.pro/docs/spotlight/plugin-installation-activation" rel="nofollow ugc">Docs</a> | <a href="https://wpspotlight.pro/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Pro</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqpMw0NsHXV-8xb6sbnLfNjzWrvRc0Ehe" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Tutorials</a></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/XZ0sBGkbvY4?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>
<h4>Dashboard Navigation</h4>
<p>Navigate the WordPress admin using keyboard shortcuts. Type to find any admin page, settings screen, or menu item and jump to it directly.</p>
<h4>Frontend Access</h4>
<p>The search bar is accessible on the frontend, letting you search and manage content, plugins, themes, and media without returning to the dashboard.</p>
<h4>Post Search and Management</h4>
<p>Search posts, pages, and custom post types by title or content. Open them directly in the editor — Elementor, Gutenberg, and Bricks are supported.</p>
<h4>Plugin Management</h4>
<p>Find, install, activate, deactivate, delete, and update plugins from the search bar without navigating to the Plugins screen.</p>
<h4>User Search and Management</h4>
<p>Search WordPress users by name or email. Send password reset links and edit user profiles directly from search results.</p>
<h4>Theme Search and Updates</h4>
<p>Search for, install, and activate themes. Apply pending theme updates without visiting the Themes screen.</p>
<h4>Media File Management</h4>
<p>Search, view, edit, and download media files. Upload new media directly from the search interface without opening the Media Library.</p>
<h4>Multisite Navigation</h4>
<p>On WordPress multisite networks, switch between sites and perform plugin updates or content actions across the network from a single search bar.</p>
<h4>Comment Management</h4>
<p>Approve, unapprove, reply, edit, mark as spam, trash, restore, or delete comments directly from search results.</p>
<h4>Quick Updates Manager</h4>
<p>View and apply all pending WordPress updates — plugins, themes, and core — from one place. Works on both the dashboard and the frontend.</p>
<h4>Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts</h4>
<p>Assign custom keyboard shortcuts (up to 4-key combinations) to any search type or action for a faster, personalized workflow.</p>
<h4>Dark Mode Switcher</h4>
<p>Toggle between dark and light admin modes directly from the search bar.</p>
<h4>Related Plugins by Jewel Theme</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/adminify/" rel="ugc">Adminify – White Label Admin Menu Editor, Login Customizer</a> – Admin customization with Dark Mode, Menu Editor, Login Customizer, and Admin Columns.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/master-addons/" rel="ugc">Master Addons for Elementor</a> – 55+ Elementor widgets and extensions including Theme Builder and Popup Builder.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Features</h3>
<p>Upgrade to Pro for:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Post Content Search</strong>: Search within post content with full support for Divi, Oxygen, and Bricks.</li>
<li><strong>Comment Management</strong>: Approve, edit, reply, or delete comments from the search bar.</li>
<li><strong>Media Search</strong>: Edit and download media files directly from the search bar.</li>
<li><strong>Quick Updates Manager</strong>: Update plugins and themes in bulk or individually with full control.</li>
<li><strong>WordPress Core Updates</strong>: Update WordPress core in one click from the search bar.</li>
<li><strong>User Management</strong>: Send password reset links and update user roles from search.</li>
<li><strong>Frontend Access</strong>: Use the full search bar on both the dashboard and the frontend.</li>
<li><strong>Dark Mode</strong>: Toggle dark and light admin mode directly from the search bar.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>The JavaScript files included in this plugin are compiled from source using npm and webpack.</p>
<p>The complete source code, including all unminified files and build configuration, is publicly available at:</p>
<p>https://github.com/litonarefin/spotlight-free.git</p>
<p>Build tools: npm, webpack.</p>
<p>To build from source:</p>
<ol>
<li>Clone the repository: <code>git clone https://github.com/litonarefin/spotlight-free.git</code></li>
<li>Install dependencies: <code>npm install</code></li>
<li>Build production assets: <code>npm run build</code></li>
</ol>
<p>For development:<br />
1. Install dependencies: <code>npm install</code><br />
2. Builds with source maps for easier debugging: <code>npm run dev</code></p>
<h3>External services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to the external services listed below. Each entry states what the service is, what data is sent and when, and links to its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. No data is sent in the background without your action.</p>
<p>1) Pixar Labs subscription/feedback service (https://pixarlabs.com)<br />
What it is and what it is used for: an email/feedback service used to (a) send you a discount code when you submit the optional subscribe form, and (b) receive your optional plugin deactivation feedback.<br />
What data is sent and when: only when you explicitly submit the subscribe form or the deactivation feedback form. The data sent is limited to the name and email you type in the form, the deactivation reason you select (deactivation form only), your site URL, and the plugin slug. No server details, WordPress details, user counts, installed-plugin lists, or WooCommerce/billing data are sent.<br />
Endpoint: https://pixarlabs.com/api/plugin/subscribe/<br />
Terms of Service: https://pixarlabs.com/terms-of-use<br />
Privacy Policy: https://pixarlabs.com/privacy-policy</p>
<p>2) Pixar Labs promotional content service (https://pixarlabs.com)<br />
What it is and what it is used for: retrieves promotional notices/offers shown inside the plugin admin.<br />
What data is sent and when: a periodic outbound request to fetch content; no personal or site data is transmitted (read-only fetch).<br />
Endpoint: https://pixarlabs.com/api/plugin/update/wp_spotlight<br />
Terms of Service: https://pixarlabs.com/terms-of-use<br />
Privacy Policy: https://pixarlabs.com/privacy-policy</p>
<p>This plugin also uses the official WordPress.org APIs (api.wordpress.org / downloads.wordpress.org) to look up and install/update plugins and themes, exactly as WordPress core does. These are first-party WordPress services governed by https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/.</p>


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