GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters

GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters is an official extension of the GeoDirectory ecosystem that transforms the basic search of any WordPress directory into a powerful advanced filtering system. It is designed for projects that manage geolocated listings, business directories, local service portals, city guides, or extensive catalogs where finding the right content quickly makes the difference between a good and a bad user experience.

The extension allows you to add custom fields as filters both in the main search bar and in a collapsible advanced search panel. Visitors can combine multiple criteria in a single query: category, location, price range, property type, number of rooms, included services, or any other custom field defined in the directory. This drastically reduces the time a user needs to find a relevant listing, especially on sites with hundreds or thousands of entries.

Its standout features include search autocomplete with listing and category suggestions, radius and geographic proximity search, category filtering with AND or OR logic, and the ability to configure which fields appear in the main bar and which remain hidden behind the customize search button. The administrator has full control over the order, priority, and input type of each filter, whether it be a dropdown, checkboxes, or text fields.

The extension integrates natively with GeoDirectory's custom post types (CPTs), allowing you to configure specific filters for each listing type. For example, a real estate portal can display filters for price, number of bedrooms, and property status, while a restaurant directory can filter by cuisine type, price range, or rating. Each CPT maintains its own search configuration, ensuring the experience is consistent with the nature of the content.

For projects that rely on local conversions, such as service portals, proximity marketplaces, or tourist guides, this extension is a key piece. It improves navigation, reduces abandonment on archive pages, and makes it easy for visitors to find exactly what they are looking for in a few clicks, without the need for repetitive searches or browsing dozens of result pages.

• Advanced filters based on custom fields and categories
• Autocomplete with listing and category suggestions
• Proximity, radius, and geolocation search
• Independent filter configuration for each content type
• AND or OR filtering logic for combined searches
• Full control over the order and visibility of each filter