The Search & Filter – Beaver Builder Extension is a plugin designed to work with the Beaver Builder page builder for WordPress. It adds advanced search and filtering functionality to your Beaver Builder-based website. This extension allows you to create custom search forms and filters for your posts, pages, and custom post types, providing an enhanced user experience by allowing visitors to easily find content based on specific criteria.
Key Features of Search & Filter – Beaver Builder Extension:
- Customizable Filters:
- You can create filters for various content types (posts, pages, custom post types, etc.).
- Filters can include categories, tags, custom taxonomies, dates, and other custom fields.
- Works with Beaver Builder:
- This extension integrates seamlessly with Beaver Builder, allowing you to add search and filter functionality within the page builder interface.
- It supports creating custom search forms that can be embedded in any part of the page.
- Advanced Search Options:
- Allows you to create complex search forms with multiple parameters.
- Search results can be displayed dynamically without reloading the page using AJAX.
- Customizable Display:
- Offers options to display search results in a grid, list, or any other format supported by the theme or builder.
- Easy Integration:
- The plugin integrates with the Beaver Themer add-on, which allows for advanced templating of search results.
- WooCommerce Integration:
- You can create advanced product filters if you’re using WooCommerce, helping users filter products by various attributes like price, category, stock status, etc.
- Speed and Performance:
- Designed to work efficiently with large websites, the plugin ensures fast filtering even with large amounts of content.
How to Use:
- Install the Plugin: First, install the Search & Filter plugin and ensure you have the Beaver Builder plugin activated.
- Create a Filter: Using the plugin interface, create a new search or filter form based on your content.
- Drag and Drop: Once the filter is created, you can use the Beaver Builder interface to drag and drop the filter element onto your page.
- Configure Display: Customize how search results will appear, adjusting the layout and content according to your needs.
Use Cases:
- Blog Websites: Add search filters for post categories, tags, and dates to allow users to find relevant blog posts.
- E-commerce: Implement product filters to allow customers to filter products by price, color, size, etc.
- Real Estate or Listings Websites: Filter properties or listings based on price, location, and type.