How to Add Select Dropdown 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 Select Dropdown Filter Block

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

• The Select Dropdown Filter block will appear in the results list.

Install the Select Dropdown Filter Block

• Hover over the Select Dropdown Filter block and click Install.

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

Add Select Dropdown Filter to a WordPress Page

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

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

Customize the Select Dropdown Filter Block

Once added, select the Select Dropdown Filter block and use the settings panel on the right. Adjust the Taxonomy Source and Advanced Filters to define the terms for filtering, choose the Target Widget Name for connection, and control the visibility of the “All” Option and Placeholder Text. Customize the Styling for the Dropdown Field, Option Text, and Dropdown Arrow to create a functional, visually appealing content refinement system that fits your site’s design.