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Filterable Portfolio

By Sayful Islam

Content Management / Portfolio & Gallery Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Filterable Portfolio Review - In-Depth Analysis

A WordPress Portfolio plugin to display portfolio/project images on your site. It offers responsive design and sorting features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

A WordPress Portfolio plugin to display portfolio/project images on your site.

This plugin is fully responsive and allows you to showcase your portfolio with sorting options by groups. It includes two portfolio themes with CSS3 effects and a single portfolio page template.

After installing and activating the plugin, a new custom post type called 'Portfolios' will appear in your WordPress Admin area. You can create your portfolio from the 'Portfolios' menu and use a shortcode to display it.

Filterable Portfolio works with most themes out of the box, but it is fully integrated with specific themes like Shapla.

Comparing to Alternatives

Filterable Portfolio is a solid choice among portfolio plugins, with several close alternatives offering similar filterable gallery features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Clean and attractive design
Simple to use with effective filtering
No push for paid upgrades
Stable and reliable over time
Supports custom post types

Weaknesses

Limited customization options for portfolio elements
No shortcode for filtering by custom fields like skills
Lack of direct support from developers
No pro version with advanced features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star reviews and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality.

Positive highlights

"I love this plugin. It does exactly what I need." – cseevinck
"Super! Great! It is free and complete without pushing paid options." – kevinmazan
"Nice and Simple, exactly what I needed." – sitenetworkca
"Still working after all these years." – Jason
"Beautiful portfolio plugin with a clean design." – kendraelise1

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Customization options are limited, especially for portfolio fields
No official support channel available
Filtering is limited to categories only
No shortcode for advanced filtering

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free portfolio plugin with clean design and basic filtering capabilities without needing extensive customization or support.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced customization, support, or filtering by custom fields may find this plugin limiting and should consider alternatives or paid options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional filterable portfolio with clean design and category filtering without any forced upsells.

Final Verdict

Filterable Portfolio stands out as a reliable and easy-to-use plugin for showcasing portfolios with filtering features. Its clean design and lack of pushy upsells make it appealing for users who want a simple solution without extra costs. However, the lack of customization options and official support may limit its appeal for those with more complex needs.

Overall, it is a solid choice for users prioritizing simplicity and free access, but those needing advanced features or support should explore the available alternatives or plugins with premium versions. Its strong security record and positive user feedback reinforce its suitability for basic portfolio needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Filterable Portfolio plugin.

Portfolio

Portfolio Gallery

Portfolio Plugin

Project Showcase

Sortable Portfolio

Screenshots

FAQ

After change portfolio slug, you need to regenerate permalink.
To regenerate permalink, go to Settings –> Permalinks from WordPress admin and press on “Save Changes” button.

You can add, remove or modify any field using filter hook. filterable_portfolio_meta_box_fields
Here is an example to remove Project Date.

function filterable_portfolio_remove_product_date( $fields ) {     // Remove product date     unset( $fields['_project_date'] );      return $fields; } add_filter( 'filterable_portfolio_meta_box_fields', 'filterable_portfolio_remove_product_date' );

Here is a list of all default meta fields: _project_images, _client_name, _project_date, _project_url