Taxonomy Meta Box Filter – Search taxonomies from the editor

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Taxonomy Meta Box Filter – Search taxonomies from the editor

by Matteo Enna

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Description

Taxonomy Meta Box Filter enhances the WordPress admin interface by adding a simple search field above each taxonomy metabox.
It supports default taxonomies (like categories and tags), as well as custom taxonomies and custom post types (CPTs).

Perfect for sites with a large number of terms, allowing you to quickly find and select the ones you need while editing posts.

Features

  • Search field added to every taxonomy metabox
  • Works with hierarchical (categories) and non-hierarchical (tags) taxonomies
  • Compatible with custom taxonomies and CPTs
  • Script only loads on the post and post-new admin screens
  • Fully translatable

License

This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Edit a post and you will see the search field above the taxonomy metaboxes.
Does it work with custom taxonomies?

Yes, it works with all taxonomies properly registered in WordPress.

Do I need to configure anything?

No configuration needed. Just activate the plugin and the search field will automatically appear.

1.3

  • Converted to OOP structure.
  • Moved JavaScript to external file.
  • Added localization using wp_localize_script().

1.2

  • Refactored into PHP class.
  • Improved support for CPTs and non-hierarchical taxonomies.

1.1

  • Extended support to all taxonomies.

1.0

  • Initial release.
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