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VK Filter Search

By Vektor,Inc.

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

VK Filter Search Review - In-Depth Analysis

VK Filter Search adds a customizable search block to your WordPress site. It allows filtering by category, tag, custom post type, and keywords.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

Outstanding It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

VK Filter Search is a powerful plugin for WordPress that integrates seamlessly with the Gutenberg Block Editor. It enables users to add a search function anywhere on their website, making it easy to find content by category, tag, custom post type, or keyword.

This plugin supports taxonomy searches and allows for the specification of target post types, including posts, pages, and custom post types. Users can also insert search forms on results pages and display them on post archive pages.

The Pro Version offers additional features such as post date search blocks, custom field search, and enhanced display options for taxonomy searches. With over 5,000 active installations since its release, VK Filter Search is designed for ease of use and flexibility.

Comparing to Alternatives

VK Filter Search is a specialized plugin for Gutenberg block filtering with several notable alternatives available that offer different approaches to search and filtering functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Gutenberg blocks.
User-friendly and simple to use.
Supports custom post types well with compatible plugins like CPT UI.
Offers a pro version with enhanced features.
Highly rated by users for ease of use.

Weaknesses

Does not work with the Pods plugin.
Has had medium severity security vulnerabilities in past versions.
Limited user base compared to more established alternatives.
Relies heavily on Gutenberg, limiting use outside this editor.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all recent reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and functionality.

Positive highlights

"This is exactly the plugin I was looking for!" — taizo fujita
"Great plug in! I could help with the translation to Swedish." — alstrar
"Really great and simple plugin for Gutenberg." — marcin1333

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities involving stored XSS issues.
Compatibility issues with certain plugins like Pods.
Limited to Gutenberg editor usage.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who primarily work within the Gutenberg editor and need a straightforward, block-based filtering solution that integrates well with common custom post type plugins like CPT UI.

Not ideal for

Users relying on the Pods plugin or those needing a plugin compatible outside Gutenberg, as well as those concerned about past security vulnerabilities without updating to the latest fixed versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential filtering features integrated with Gutenberg blocks, suitable for most basic to intermediate needs.

Pro version

Premium features likely include advanced filtering options, enhanced customization, and priority support, although specific details are not clearly promoted.

Final Verdict

VK Filter Search stands out as a user-friendly and effective filtering plugin for Gutenberg users, praised for its simplicity and integration. It offers a valuable free version and a pro option for extended features, making it a strong choice for those within its compatibility scope.

However, potential users should be aware of its incompatibility with some plugins like Pods and the history of medium-severity security vulnerabilities, which have been addressed in recent updates. Those factors should be considered when deciding if this plugin fits their needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free VK Filter Search plugin.

Gutenberg

Filter Search

Screenshots

FAQ

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.