Search & Filter

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/incognito mode on a local environment).
This issue does not occur when logged in to the WordPress admin dashboard.

[Unknown column ‘cache_group’ in ‘field list’]
SELECT id, cache_group, cache_key, cache_value, format, expires
FROM wp_search_filter_cache
WHERE cache_group = ‘query_cache_1’
AND cache_key = ‘XXX’
AND expires >= 1770536379
LIMIT 1

If there were a proper migration feature from version 2.X, I would rate this plugin ★4.
However, since there is no migration functionality, I feel it deserves ★0.

I do not recommend this plugin.
I recommend using a different plugin instead.

• This topic was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by shinji.

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 The UI of the plugin is outdated.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 filtering fields is via shortcode, although the plugin detects and prepares a shortcode for you just to copy and use. There is a submit button. I am sure there is a way to disable is via shortcode which I have not investigated. Styling seems to be only possible with CSS. By this time, I had decided not to proceed with this plugin, thus I have not investigated for potential integration with other post grid plugins (Advanced Post Block etc).

On the bright side, it is written that version 3.0 is in development. If the free version keeps supporting custom taxonomies ( I am worried some past reviews mentioning retraction of existing functionality in newer versions), if supports Gutenberg blocks, if provides a comtemporary UI, with some styling support on UI and possibility to add the filter in a side column as a block etc, I shall definitely look into it again.

Maybe it is a good plugin, but not for me.

Tested version: 1.2.18

• This topic was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by saksaksak.
• This topic was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by saksaksak. Reason: Tested version number added
• This topic was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by saksaksak. Reason: Removed theme compatibility issue which I suspect is to do my definitions
• This topic was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by saksaksak. Reason: Completely deleted irrelevant theme compatibility mention

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 helpful. They were communicative, not just parroting a generic help section. They bumped me up to advanced tech support, and someone literally went into our site and looked at how the plugin was interacting with our content. We got it fixed. I wish I’d reached out to them sooner.

I’m happy with the functionality and grateful for their help. IMHO, good tech support is hard to find. They were top notch!

What reasonable person would think version 3 is an upgrade from version 2? Version 2 was a much better solution that i was using in production. Now i have abandon the plugin and start over because someone thought regressing the product was a good roadmap. i seriously cant wrap my head around that business decision.

Rare to have direct support from plugin developers but the support we received was exceptional, that’s how you go from 2/3 stars to 5!