Introduction

WordPress allows users to extend its capabilities beyond posting blogs and pages. One useful extension is adding custom post types to organize content. But what about filtering that content in your archives? This guide will introduce how to enhance your custom post type archives with sortable filter widgets.

Using Plugins

One of the easiest ways to add sophisticated filter widgets to your custom post types is through plugins. A highly recommended plugin is Search & Filter. This plugin enables you to add filters for taxonomy terms, custom fields, post dates, and more.

Learn more about the plugin and download it here.

Implementing The Widget

Once you install and activate the plugin, navigate to the Search & Filter section in your WordPress dashboard. Here, you can create a new filter for your custom post type archive pages. Define the parameters such as taxonomy, fields, and layout preferences.

After setting up, the plugin allows you to insert the filter either via a shortcode or directly into your theme files using PHP. This flexibility ensures the filter integrates smoothly with your site design.