Description
The Advanced Search Filters addon expands the GeoDirectory search form with custom filters by category, price range, geographic distance, and custom listing fields. Designed for classified ad portals, real estate directories, and local guides, it allows visitors to refine results by niche-specific criteria directly on the search page, without editing templates or writing custom queries in WordPress.
Main Features
- Category filters
Allows searches to be limited to specific directory categories and subcategories. - Configurable price range
Adds sliders and numeric fields to filter listings by value range. - Distance search
Refines results by radius around the location provided by the visitor. - Custom field filters
Enables the use of GeoDirectory custom fields as filtering criteria. - Fully configurable form
Allows you to choose which filters appear for each listing type through the admin panel.
Benefits of Advanced Search Filters
- More accurate results
Visitors find exactly the type of listing they are looking for in just a few clicks. - More time on the site
Granular refinement reduces frustration and keeps users browsing relevant results. - Directories across multiple niches
Adapts the search form for real estate agencies, restaurants, events, or local services. - No custom development
Eliminates the need to hire a developer to create custom advanced search filters.
Who Is It For?
- Classified ad portals and local directories that need niche-specific segmented search.
- Real estate and rental websites that filter properties by price, area, and location.
- Tourism, restaurant, and service guides that organize listings by multiple attributes.
Those who operate robust directories in GeoDirectory get a search form capable of handling the volume of registered listings. By combining category, price, distance, and custom field filters, the addon transforms a generic results page into a discovery tool tailored to the visitor’s exact profile, adding value to listings and enhancing the portal’s perceived quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters GPL-licensed?
Yes. GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters cost at Ultrapack?
GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters include updates?
Yes. The current version of GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters is 2.3.35, published at Ultrapack on Oct 1, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters?
Requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.
What changed in this version
Version 2.3.35 2026-10-01
- Ajax search button stuck loading & JS error on search page without a map - FIXED
- Added extra sanitization and escaping to search queries and output - CHANGED/SECURITY
Version 2.3.34 2026-07-16
- More/Less option is not working for LINK field type - FIXED
Version 2.3.33 2026-06-01
- Category autocomplete lists not loading after post type change - FIXED
Version 2.3.32 2026-04-02
- Range select field shows label twice - FIXED
Version 2.3.31 2026-01-22
- Open Hours input don't reflect search button size - FIXED
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
geodir_advance_search_filters.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
geodir_advance_search_filters.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.
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