How to Add Search Filter in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Install Unlimited Elements Blocks Library

• Go to the Unlimited Elements plugin page on WordPress.org.

• Click Download, then in your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the ZIP file.

• Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Open the Blocks Library

• From your WordPress dashboard, go to Unlimited Elements → Blocks Library.

• This is where all available blocks are listed and managed.

Search for the Search Filter Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “Search Filter”.

• The Search Filter block will appear in the results list.

Install the Search Filter Block

• Hover over the Search Filter block and click Install.

• This adds the block to your available options in the editor.

Add Search Filter to a WordPress Page

• Open any page or post using the WordPress block editor.

• Click the (+) Add Block button, search for “Search Filter”, and insert it into the page.

Customize the Search Filter Block

Once added, select the Search Filter block and use the settings panel on the right. Adjust the Target Widget Name to connect the search bar to your content, choose the Minimum Characters and Delay Time for search execution, and control the Placeholder Text. Customize the Styling for the Input Field, Search Button, and Icon to create a functional, visually appealing content filtering system that fits your site’s design.