Plugin info

Total downloads: 880
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 3
Last updated: 12/3/2025 (28 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/2/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: 7.0

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 28 days ago

68/100

Is Taxonomy Meta Box Filter – Search taxonomies from the editor abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 28 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.0

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Description

Taxonomy Meta Box Filter enhances the WordPress admin interface by adding a simple search field above each taxonomy metabox.
It supports default taxonomies (like categories and tags), as well as custom taxonomies and custom post types (CPTs).

Perfect for sites with a large number of terms, allowing you to quickly find and select the ones you need while editing posts.

Features

  • Search field added to every taxonomy metabox
  • Works with hierarchical (categories) and non-hierarchical (tags) taxonomies
  • Compatible with custom taxonomies and CPTs
  • Script only loads on the post and post-new admin screens
  • Fully translatable

License

This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Edit a post and you will see the search field above the taxonomy metaboxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with custom taxonomies?

Yes, it works with all taxonomies properly registered in WordPress.

Do I need to configure anything?

No configuration needed. Just activate the plugin and the search field will automatically appear.

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Changelog

1.3

  • Converted to OOP structure.
  • Moved JavaScript to external file.
  • Added localization using wp_localize_script().

1.2

  • Refactored into PHP class.
  • Improved support for CPTs and non-hierarchical taxonomies.

1.1

  • Extended support to all taxonomies.

1.0

  • Initial release.