Description

The PTB Search Addon enables the creation of advanced search forms for users of Post Type Builder, syncing post types, taxonomies, and custom fields in the drag-and-drop builder. It helps to filter content by keywords, categories, taxonomies, and custom fields, creating simple searches in the header or detailed forms in widgets and internal site areas, with visual control of the layout.

Key Features of the PTB Search Addon

  • Drag-and-drop builder
    Build search forms with fields visually organized in the panel.
  • Content filters
    Search posts by keywords, categories, taxonomies, and custom fields.
  • Synchronization with PTB
    Loads post types and fields created in Post Type Builder.
  • Multiple forms
    Create different searches for the same type of custom content.
  • Shortcode display
    Place forms on pages, widgets, and compatible theme areas.

Benefits of the PTB Search Addon

  • More accurate search
    Visitors find specific content using filters aligned with the post type.
  • Less manual work
    Existing fields and taxonomies are reused in the visual builder.
  • More editorial flexibility
    Each site area can receive a form with its own purpose.
  • Clearer navigation
    Custom content is easier to explore and compare.

Who Is the PTB Search Addon For?

  • Anyone creating directories, catalogs, or listings with custom post types in Post Type Builder.
  • You who need to display simple searches at the top and detailed filters in sidebars.
  • Anyone organizing content by taxonomies and custom fields and wants to make navigation easier.

How to Download the PTB Search Addon

The PTB Search Addon is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the package, and activate it. The addon requires Post Type Builder installed to work.

The PTB Search Addon expands the use of Post Type Builder by turning custom fields into filters that visitors can search. On sites with many structured contents, this search layer reduces friction, improves item discovery, and allows you to create different forms for distinct contexts, without relying on manual code for each area.

Frequently asked questions

Is Themify PTB Search Addon GPL-licensed?

Yes. Themify PTB Search Addon 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 Themify PTB Search Addon on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Themify PTB Search Addon 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 Themify PTB Search Addon cost at Ultrapack?

Themify PTB Search Addon 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 Themify PTB Search Addon include updates?

Yes. The current version of Themify PTB Search Addon is 2.2.2, published at Ultrapack on Sep 5, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Themify PTB Search Addon scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Themify PTB Search Addon goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.