by WP Smart Widgets 5 (18 reviews)

Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor

Name: Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
Author: WP Smart Widgets

The only free pro-grade Elementor filtering system for posts, taxonomies, custom fields, ACF, WooCommerce, WPML & more. Ditch paid limits!

Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor ranks #3,643 among WordPress.org plugins with 3,000+ active installations, is #541 of 12,372 in the E-commerce category, a 5/5 rating from 18 reviews, and was last updated Sep 17, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.1

v1.9.0 Current Version v1.9.0

Updated 1 day ago Last Update on 17 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 7 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#541 of 12,372 in E-commerce Top 5% by installs Downloads +145.2% this week Actively maintained

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Source: WPVulnerability

1 known vulnerability on record · 1 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Aug 21, 2025

Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor [better-post-filter-widgets-for-elementor] < 1.6.2

CVE-2025-48354 · Fixed in v1.6.2

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.9.0
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2026
Requires WP: 6.2+
Tested Up To: 7.1.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: WP Smart Widgets

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Reviews: 18
Support Threads: 5
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for Elementor users who want to filter and display posts, taxonomies, custom fields, ACF, and WooCommerce content without paying for a pro plugin. It provides free faceted filtering, flexible post/loop grid widgets, and dynamic tags that are otherwise limited to paid Elementor filtering solutions.

True faceted filtering with dynamic counts
Filter by taxonomies, custom fields, ACF
Filter any post type
Multiple filter types (checkboxes, dropdown, select2)
Query multiple post types at once
Loop grid creation without Elementor Pro
Repeater Field dynamic tag for ACF
AJAX pagination for queries

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor

AJAX should work automatically on most WordPress themes built according to standards. However, if AJAX isn't working, here are a few things to check: Check if WordPress logging is enabled. Sometimes, when WordPress logging is enabled, it can interfere with AJAX functionality. Try disabling logging to see if that resolves the issue. Ensure your theme supports AJAX. Some themes, especially older or custom-built ones, might not properly support AJAX. Make sure your theme is up to date and follows WordPress best practices. Check for JavaScript errors. JavaScript errors on the page can prevent AJAX from working. Open your browser's developer tools and check the console for any errors that could be affecting AJAX functionality. Conflicting plugins. Certain plugins, especially caching or performance optimization plugins, might conflict with AJAX. Try temporarily disabling them to see if the issue persists. Check server-side restrictions. Some servers might have restrictions that prevent AJAX requests from functioning properly. Contact your hosting provider to ensure that AJAX requests are not being blocked by security rules or firewall settings. If none of these steps resolve the issue, feel free to reach out on the support forum for further assistance.

Yes, it does out-of-the-box, but be aware of the following: 1. The post type you choose in the filter will override the post type selected in the post widget. For example, if your post widget is showing posts, but you select products in the filter, once you interact with the filter, the post widget will display products instead of posts. 2. If you want the filter to return results based on the selected meta or taxonomy instead of the post type, you can choose the "Any" option under the post type to filter. 3. Dynamic filtering can be enabled to include the current archive context in the filter results.

The filter widget is designed to work with most widgets that use a post query, such as post or product widgets. If a widget pulls data via a post query, the filter can potentially hook into it. However, pagination is fully supported only for widgets from Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor and Elementor Pro. Other widgets may lack pagination or loading animations, as these features rely on specific HTML and CSS.

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.