AJAX Filter Posts
A lightweight WordPress plugin demonstrating AJAX-powered post filtering with category/tag support. Built to showcase clean code practices, modern WordPress development, and responsive design implementation. Features include dynamic content loading, customizable grid layouts, and mobile-friendly UI.
by Naveen · github.com/startbuilds/wordpress-ajax-post-filter-demo
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/startbuilds/wordpress-ajax-post-filter-demo/archive/refs/heads/master.zipAJAX Post Filter Demo
A lightweight WordPress plugin I built to demonstrate my approach to custom WordPress development. This sample shows how I handle common client requirements like dynamic content filtering and responsive layouts.
What This Demo Shows
I built this to showcase my WordPress development style - particularly how I:
- Structure clean, maintainable plugin code
- Implement smooth AJAX interactions
- Write modern, responsive CSS
- Handle WordPress security properly
Quick Demo
Drop the [ajax_filter_posts] shortcode on any page and you'll get:
- Post grid with category/tag filters
- Smooth AJAX loading (no page refresh)
- "Load more" pagination
- Mobile-friendly layout
Want to customize? Use parameters like:
[ajax_filter_posts posts_per_page="9" show_filters="categories"]
Code Overview
The plugin structure demonstrates my typical approach to WordPress development:
wp-ajax-filter-posts/
├── ajax-filter-posts.php # Main plugin file
├── js/
│ └── script.js # AJAX handling & UI interactions
└── css/
└── style.css # Responsive grid layout
I focused on:
- Clean OOP structure
- Proper WordPress hooks
- Security best practices
- Performance optimization
Why I Built It This Way
- Used CSS Grid for the layout - it's perfect for responsive post grids
- Implemented AJAX to avoid page refreshes - better UX
- Added load-more instead of pagination - works better for dynamic content
- Kept it lightweight - no unnecessary dependencies
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to WordPress
- Activate it
- Add the shortcode to any page
- That's it!
Want to See More?
This is just one example of my WordPress development work. I specialize in:
- Custom plugin development
- Complex WordPress integrations
- Performance optimization
- Responsive, modern UIs
Need something built? Let's talk about your project!