Help Visitors Find What They Need
Search & Filtering gives your directory visitors powerful tools to narrow down listings and find exactly what they are looking for — fast.
Key Features
- Full-Text Search — Visitors can search listings by name, description, and custom field values with instant results.
- Category Filtering — Filter listings by category and subcategory with a clean sidebar or dropdown interface.
- Tag Filtering — Let visitors filter by tags to find listings that match specific attributes or qualities.
- Custom Field Filters — Any custom field can be turned into a search filter — dropdowns, checkboxes, date ranges, and more.
- Multi-Filter Support — Visitors can combine multiple filters at once to narrow results precisely.
- Sort Options — Sort listings by newest, name, rating, or any custom sort order you define.
- URL-Based Filters — Filter selections are reflected in the URL, making filtered views shareable and bookmarkable.
- Real-Time Results — Filters update results instantly without full page reloads.
Filter Types
- Dropdown Select — Single or multi-select dropdowns for predefined options.
- Checkboxes — Toggle-style filters for boolean attributes like "Free Trial" or "Open Source".
- Date Range — Filter by date fields like launch date or deadline.
- Price Range — Min/max sliders for numeric fields like pricing or ratings.
- Text Search — Keyword search across listing content.
How It Works
- Add custom fields to your listings and mark them as filterable.
- Filters automatically appear in the sidebar or filter bar on your directory page.
- Visitors combine search and filters to find exactly what they need.
Works Across All Templates
Search and filtering is built into every template and adapts to the layout — whether it is a sidebar, top bar, or dropdown-based filter interface.
