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Search & Filter vs Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Search & Filter

Search & Filter

4.5(174)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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VS
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…

Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Search & Filter leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Filter has accumulated 950K+ total downloads while Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Search & Filter
►
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…5/5
Total Reviews
174Search & Filter
◄
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…1
Active Installs
50K+Search & Filter
◄
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…10
Total Downloads
950K+Search & Filter
◄
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…1.6K+
Support Resolution
0%Search & Filter
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSearch & Filter
◄
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…12 years ago
First Released
2013Search & Filter
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…2013
Age
13 yearsSearch & Filter
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…13 years
WP Requires
3.5+Search & Filter
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Search & Filter
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…false+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Filter
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…Free
Latest Version
1.2.18Search & Filter
Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…1.0

Rating Breakdown

Search & Filter

4.5/5(174 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
4%
1
7%

Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Search & Filter Reviews

by shinji

The instructions on how to change the settings to version 3.X are insufficient a

We were using version 2.X.The instructions on how to change the settings to version 3.X are insufficient and unclear. In addition, when upgrading from 2.X to 3.X, a database error occurs (in secret

by saksaksak

Could be developed.

I tried to test the starter (free) version of the plugin with Kadence theme. It is great that is supports filtering via custom taxonomies. The UI of the plugin is outdated. The only way to define filt

by lisalindeman

The Support is Excellent!

I had an odd problem, which was certain posts and pages appearing in results despite not containing the search term. I submitted a support ticket and got a quick response. Their support was extremely

Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Filter or Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… more popular?
Search & Filter has 50K+ active installations while Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… has 10. Search & Filter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Filter or Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…?
Search & Filter has a 4.5/5 rating from 174 reviews, while Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Search & Filter and Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… free?
Search & Filter is free and Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Filter or Shortcode Query Posts By Selected…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Search & Filter was last updated 3 months ago and Shortcode Query Posts By Selected… was last updated 12 years ago.

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