VK Filter Search
This plugin allows you to add a search function as a block to narrow down your search by category, tag, custom post type, keyword, etc.
Solid choice
VK Filter Search is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Rankings
Where VK Filter Search stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Guternberg | #3 |
| search | #31 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About VK Filter Search
From the official readme · v2.20.7Description
This is the Filter & Search plugin for WordPress compatible with Gutenberg Block Editor.
This plugin makes it easy to put search box anywhere on your WordPress website.
If you have custom post type, you can also narrow down the search by custom post types.
Add Filter Function
Site visitors can search your posts by filtered category, tag, custom post type, keyword, etc.
You can see the documentation on our website.
5,000+ Active installations
Since its release in November 2020, it has been installed on many websites.
Block Editor Support
You can easily place the search box as a block. No coding in PHP etc is required.
Easy to Use
With this plugin, you can create the Filter Search Block on your edit screen.
If you have custom post types, you can also narrow down the search by custom post types.
Features
- Block editor support
- Taxonomy search (category, tag, custom taxonomy)
- Keyword search
- Specify the target post type (post, page, custom post type)
- Insert form in search result page
- Display on post archive page
Pro Version
Pro Version has a Wide Range of Features!
* Post Date Search Block
* Search Result Single Order
* Custom Field Search (beta)
* Check Boxes or Radio Buttons are also available for selection
* AND/OR search settings for checkbox selection
* When using Taxonomy Search Block, the “Post Counts” can be displayed
* When using Taxonomy Search Block, terms with no postings can be displayed
* Block width settings for each screen size
* Editable text for labels (item names)
* Editable text for search buttons
Find out about additional features of VK Filter Search Pro on our website.
Installation
This plugin can be installed directly from “Plugins” in your WordPress dashboard.
- Upload the entire “vk-filter-search” folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through your WordPress ‘Plugins’ screen directly. Then activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu on your WordPress dashboard.
- Type ‘/filter’ on the edit screen and the VK Filter Search Block will appear in the suggested list.
- If you select “VK Filter Search” from the suggested list, some preset blocks are inserted to edit the area. Taxonomy Search Block (Set to Category) / Taxonomy Search Block (Set to Tag) / Keyword Search Block / Search Button Block are inserted as preset blocks.
- You can change the setting of the block. (e.g. the taxonomy to target, the order of the blocks)
Frequently asked questions
Is it compatible with various themes?
Basically, it’s supposed to work fine with any themes. However, there may be some visual design issues mainly related to CSS. It may cause display problems.
Does the layout of the search results page change on the different themes?
Yes, the layout of the search results depends on the theme. The search results page and the ability to control the layout of the search results page provided by each theme make such a difference.
How many labels (item names) can I set?
Items are placed in blocks, so there are no limitations on the numbers. However, you can set only one label per search item (e.g. category).
Can it search the post content?
Yes, users can search the content field of the posts with the Keyword Search Block.
Is it possible to use checkboxes or radio buttons?
Users can use checkboxes and radio buttons with the Pro version. Please check out the feature comparison between the free and pro versions.
Which languages are available?
It is currently available in English and Japanese. More languages will be added in the future. If you would like to help with translation, please click on the link below to join the contribution. Translating WordPress
Changelog
2.20.7
[ Spec Change ][ VK Filter Search / Pro ] Changed the SCSS breakpoints to max-value variables (576 / 768 / 992 / 1200 / 1400px) and rewrote the media queries with the range syntax instead of min-width / max-width.
[ Bug Fix ][ VK Filter Search Pro ] Fixed an issue where a PHP warning could be logged to the error log on PHP 8.0 and later in certain environments.
2.20.6
[ Other ] Added new contributors to the plugin credits.
2.20.5
[ Bug Fix ][ Taxonomy Search Pro ] Fixed PHP 8 warnings when child category AJAX request omits POST parameters.
[ Bug Fix ][ Custom Field Search Pro ] Fixed issue where 0 values did not narrow search results.
[ Bug Fix ][ Search Result Title ] Fixed a TypeError in PHP 8+ caused by passing an array to strpos() when get_query_var(‘s’) returns an array during keyword search.
[ Design Bug Fix ][ VK Filter Search Pro ] Added a focus outline so the focused checkbox / radio button is visible during keyboard navigation.
[ Security Fix ][ Search Result Count ] Fixed Stored XSS via the before/after text and number style block attributes by sanitizing the render output.
[ Security Fix ][ Search Result Title ] Fixed Stored XSS via the HTML element (outerTagName) block attribute by restricting it to an allowed tag list.
2.20.4
[ Security Fix ][ Call Filter Search ] Applied esc_attr() to the value attribute of the hidden vkfs_form_id input as defense-in-depth.
[ Security Fix ][ Call Filter Search ] Fixed Stored XSS via className block attribute by applying esc_attr() to the class output.
2.20.3
[ Other ][ VK Filter Search / Pro ] Enable editing of filter search blocks when inserted from an unsynced pattern (WordPress 7.0 contentOnly support).
2.20.2
[ Bug Fix ][ Search Result Title ] Fixed search result title being empty when only taxonomy exclude terms are specified.
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FAQ
VK Filter Search: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is VK Filter Search free?
Yes. VK Filter Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is VK Filter Search safe to use in 2026?
VK Filter Search is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
How many websites use VK Filter Search?
VK Filter Search is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 183,387 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 2,407 times in the last 30 days.
Does VK Filter Search work with WordPress 7.1?
VK Filter Search is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does VK Filter Search need?
VK Filter Search requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was VK Filter Search last updated?
The latest version, 2.20.7, was released on August 22, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes VK Filter Search?
VK Filter Search is developed and maintained by Vektor,Inc..
What are the best alternatives to VK Filter Search?
The most popular alternatives to VK Filter Search are VK Block Patterns (100K+ installs), Useful Blocks (20K+ installs) and Custom Block Patterns (1K+ installs).
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