# Ajax Post Filter

> Ajax Post Filter has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ajax Post Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Use shortcode [ajaxFilter] to create a nice filter posts feature. Attributes for this shortcode include: * posttypes – comma separated post types that you want displayed * taxonomies – comma separent taxonomies that you…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,566
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+93.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 14, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** James Irving-Swift (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/irvingswiftj/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-post-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 336 |
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | #59 | 169 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 252 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,120 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,416 |
| development | >100 | 7,729 |
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ajax Post Filter free?
Yes. Ajax Post Filter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ajax Post Filter safe to use in 2026?
Ajax Post Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ajax Post Filter?
Ajax Post Filter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,566 times since it launched in October 2011. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ajax Post Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Ajax Post Filter is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ajax Post Filter last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on June 14, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Ajax Post Filter?
Ajax Post Filter is developed and maintained by James Irving-Swift.

### What are the best alternatives to Ajax Post Filter?
The most popular alternatives to Ajax Post Filter are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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