Exclude Search

Description

The Exclude Search plugin allows you to exclude specific posts, pages, and custom post types (including WooCommerce products) from WordPress search results.
This plugin provides an intuitive admin interface where you can manage the exclusion of posts from appearing in search results, making it easier to fine-tune your site’s search functionality.

Features

• Exclude posts, pages, custom post types from WordPress search results.
• Exclude WooCommerce products from search results (if WooCommerce is installed).
• Easy-to-use admin interface for selecting items to exclude.
• Option to search through posts, pages, and custom post types in the admin panel.
• Pagination support for large datasets.

How to Use

1. Go to the “Exclude Search” menu in the admin dashboard.
2. Select a post type (Posts, Pages, Products, or Custom Post Types).
3. Use the search box to find the posts you want to exclude.
4. Select the posts you wish to exclude from search results.
5. Click “Save Changes” to update your exclusions.

The excluded posts will no longer appear in the WordPress search results for your site visitors.

Support

For support or questions, please visit the Plugin’s Support Forum on www.remarpro.com.

Installation

1. Upload the exclude-search folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Once activated, a new menu item named “Exclude Search” will appear in the WordPress admin menu.
4. Use the admin page to search posts, pages, and custom posts. You can select specific items to exclude from search results.

FAQ

How do I exclude posts from search results?

1. Go to the “Exclude Search” menu in your WordPress admin.
2. Select the post type (Post, Page, Product, etc.).
3. Search for the posts you want to exclude.
4. Check the boxes next to the posts and click “Save Changes.”

Can I exclude WooCommerce products from search?

Yes, if you have WooCommerce installed, you can exclude products from search results by selecting “Products” in the post type tab.

What happens if I remove posts from the excluded list?

If you remove a post from the excluded list, it will appear in the search results again.

Reviews

Simple Yet Powerful Search Control – A Must-Have Plugin!

Bhavik Panchal January 17, 2025 1 reply

This plugin is an absolute gem for managing search results on my WordPress site! I was struggling with unwanted pages showing up in my site’s search results, and this plugin solved the problem elegantly. The interface is straightforward – just tick the boxes for posts or pages you want to exclude, and you’re done. It’s lightweight, doesn’t slow down my site, and works exactly as advertised. Definitely a must-have tool for anyone looking to fine-tune their WordPress search functionality.

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

1.0.2 – 2025-01-31

• Change: Updated plugin icon.
• Change: Updated name in admin menu.

1.0.1 – 2025-01-22

• Fix: “No Posts found.” error after paginating.

1.0.0

• Initial release.
• Added the ability to exclude posts, pages, and custom post types from WordPress search results.
• Added a separate search form in the admin interface for managing exclusions.