AJAX Post Search and Filter

AJAX Post Search and Filter allows users to filter posts in real-time using taxonomy terms like categories, tags, or custom taxonomies. Add the filter anywhere using a simple shortcode.

Shortcode

Use this shortcode:

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

This plugin is free software, released under the GPLv2 or later license.

1.1

• Added nonce verification and user permission checks for secure AJAX requests.
• Improved AJAX response handling and error fallback in JavaScript.
• Optimized tax query logic with support for “AND”/”OR” filters.
• Enhanced code structure for better maintainability.

1.2

• Fully sanitized all AJAX input data to comply with WordPress security standards.
• Added missing version parameters to enqueued CSS and JS to prevent browser caching issues.
• Refactored input handling logic to pass PHPCS validation.
• Minor code improvements for performance and readability.

1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate it from the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
3. Add the shortcode to any page/post to display the filter

1.0

• Initial release