Description
Search and Filtering adds search and filter controls to WP Job Manager job listings, connecting search form fields to query parameters that refine results displayed on the frontend. The component helps job publishers on WordPress directories reduce irrelevant results and facilitate visitor navigation searching for opportunities by terms, location, or criteria organized by the site itself.
Main Features of Search and Filtering
- Listing search
Adds search fields to WP Job Manager job pages. - Result filters
Refines the displayed query according to the criteria selected in the form. - Integration with jobs
Operates on the data and taxonomies used in job listings. - Frontend navigation
Displays filtering controls directly for visitors to search opportunities. - Additional component
Extends the search flow without replacing WP Job Manager.
Benefits of Search and Filtering
- More relevant results
Visitors find matching jobs without manually sifting through long lists. - More organized search
The directory gains clear criteria to guide the search. - Less friction
Navigation becomes more direct for those comparing published opportunities. - Better utilization
Registered jobs become easier to locate on the site.
Who Is Search and Filtering For?
- Those who maintain a job portal with WP Job Manager and need to refine frontend search.
- Sites publishing opportunities by region, area, or job type wanting to reduce scattered results.
- Teams organizing WordPress job directories aiming to facilitate job query.
How to Download Search and Filtering
Search and Filtering is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the package, and activate it in WordPress. Keep WP Job Manager installed and active to use the addon.
Search and Filtering works as a search layer over listings already managed by WP Job Manager, focusing on filters, search form, and result refinement. For sites with many registered jobs, the addon makes the query more predictable and helps each visitor reach opportunities matching what they are looking for faster.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Job Manager Search and Filtering GPL-licensed?
Yes. WP Job Manager Search and Filtering 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 WP Job Manager Search and Filtering on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WP Job Manager Search and Filtering 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 WP Job Manager Search and Filtering cost at Ultrapack?
WP Job Manager Search and Filtering 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 WP Job Manager Search and Filtering include updates?
Yes. The current version of WP Job Manager Search and Filtering is 1.1.7, published at Ultrapack on May 22, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WP Job Manager Search and Filtering scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WP Job Manager Search and Filtering goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WP Job Manager Search and Filtering?
Requires WordPress 5.2 or higher and PHP 5.2 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 5.2.
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).
This item is an add-on for the WP Job Manager plugin. Installed on its own it throws no error, but it does not work either.
- Install and activate the WP Job Manager plugin before this one.
- Download the file
wp-job-manager-search-and-filtering.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
wp-job-manager-search-and-filtering.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 5.2 or higher and PHP 5.2 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 5.2.
- Both stay active at the same time. Deactivating the WP Job Manager plugin turns this add-on off with it.
- An add-on settings usually show up inside the main plugin screens, not in a menu of their own. If you find nothing new in the dashboard after activating, look there before opening a ticket.
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UAU Ready