Ajax Smart Filter

Ajax Smart Filter lets you add a powerful, real-time (AJAX) filtering UI to any post type using a simple shortcode.

• Filter by search, categories, tags, and sort options.
• Pagination (numeric, next/prev, or both).
• Customizable templates for the filter bar and result items.
• URL state (query string) support so filters persist on refresh and can be shared.
• Autocomplete suggestions for search.
• Tabs or dropdowns for taxonomy filters.

Demo: https://ajaxsmartfilter.rf.gd/

Features

• Real-time AJAX filtering without page reloads
• Search box with optional autocomplete suggestions
• Category and Tag filters as dropdowns or clickable tabs
• Sort by newest/oldest (extendable via hooks)
• Pagination styles: numeric, next/prev, or both
• 4 blog result templates (including Masonry and Horizontal Card)
• Fully customizable HTML templates for filter bar and results
• Query string integration (IDs or Names) with custom parameter names
• Keyboard-friendly search (Enter triggers filtering)
• Lightweight front-end and WordPress-native backend

Usage

Place the shortcode on any page or post:

[asfp_post_filter id="123"]

Where 123 is the ID of the Filter Set you created in the admin.

1. Upload the plugin folder ajax-smart-filter/ (or your chosen folder name) to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Create a new “Filter Set” item from the admin menu and configure options.
4. Place the shortcode [asfp_post_filter id="<filter-set-id>"] into your page or post.

1.1

Initial release