WPPD Filters

WPPD Filters enhances the built-in WordPress plugin installer search with powerful filtering and sorting capabilities while maintaining seamless integration with the existing interface.

Key Features

• Advanced Filtering Options

  • Filter by installation count (1K+, 10K+, 100K+, 1M+)
  • Filter by last update timeframe (last month, 3 months, year)
  • Filter by usability ratings and health scores
  • Filter by user ratings (1+ to 4+ stars)

• Visual Status Indicators

  • Colored icons for plugin update status (green, orange, red)
  • WordPress compatibility indicators with security awareness
  • Quick visual assessment of plugin maintenance status

• Enhanced Sorting

  • Sort by relevance, installations, ratings, last updated
  • Sort by usability scores and health metrics
  • Maintains search context during filtering

• Modern UI Design

  • Clean, professional interface that integrates with WordPress admin
  • Responsive design that works on all screen sizes
  • Non-intrusive enhancement of existing WordPress functionality

Who This Is For

• WordPress Administrators who need to find high-quality plugins quickly
• Developers who want to assess plugin maintenance and compatibility
• Site Owners who prioritize security and plugin quality
• Anyone who installs WordPress plugins and wants better filtering tools

How It Works

The plugin adds a filter bar to the WordPress plugin installer page (Plugins > Add New) that appears only when you want to use advanced filtering. It never interferes with the default WordPress search functionality.

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
2. Use the enhanced filter controls that appear
3. Apply filters to see results with colored status indicators
4. Install plugins with confidence using the visual quality indicators

Technical Features

• Integrates with WordPress.org Plugin API
• Calculates plugin health scores based on multiple factors
• Provides real-time WordPress version compatibility checking
• Uses semantic versioning for accurate compatibility assessment
• Maintains WordPress coding standards and security best practices

External Services

This plugin connects to external services to provide enhanced plugin directory functionality. Users should be aware of the following third-party service usage:

WordPress.org Plugin Directory API

What the service is and what it is used for:
This plugin uses the official WordPress.org Plugin Directory API to retrieve plugin information including metadata, ratings, installation counts, update history, and compatibility data. This is necessary to provide the enhanced filtering, sorting, and quality assessment features.

What data is sent and when:
– Data sent: Search terms entered by the user, filter parameters (installation count filters, rating filters, update timeframe filters), and pagination requests
– When sent: Every time a user performs a search in the WordPress admin plugin installer (Plugins > Add New) or applies filters
– Frequency: Real-time API calls when users interact with the enhanced plugin installer interface
– Personal data: No personal information, user data, or site data is transmitted – only search queries and filter criteria

Service provider and legal information:
– Service provider: WordPress.org (operated by the WordPress Foundation)
– API Endpoint: https://api.wordpress.org/plugins/info/1.2/
– Privacy Policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
– Terms of Use: https://wordpress.org/about/gpl/

Important notes:
– This is the official WordPress.org API used by WordPress core and many legitimate plugins
– No personal data is collected, stored, or transmitted by this plugin
– API calls are made directly from the user’s browser to WordPress.org servers
– The plugin does not store any data from API responses permanently

Privacy Policy

This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It only makes API calls to the public WordPress.org Plugin Directory API to retrieve plugin information. No user data is tracked or stored.

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit:
– Plugin website: https://wppd-filters.terryarthur.com
– Author website: https://terryarthur.com
– WordPress.org support forum

Credits

Developed by Terry Arthur with a focus on enhancing the WordPress admin experience while maintaining compatibility and security standards.

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/wppd-filters directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Go to Plugins > Add New to see the enhanced plugin installer with filtering capabilities.

Does this plugin modify the default WordPress plugin installer?

No, it enhances the existing functionality without breaking or replacing WordPress core features. You can still use the default search exactly as before.

Will this plugin slow down my site?

No, the plugin only loads on the admin plugin installer page and has minimal performance impact. It uses efficient API calls and caching.

Is this plugin compatible with multisite?

Yes, the plugin works on both single sites and multisite networks.

Does it work with other plugin installer plugins?

This plugin is designed to work with the default WordPress plugin installer. Compatibility with other installer plugins is not guaranteed.

What are the colored status indicators?

• Green: Recently updated (last 3 months) or current WordPress compatibility
• Orange/Yellow: Moderately updated (3-9 months) or recent but not current WordPress version
• Red: Old updates (9+ months) or potential security compatibility issues

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Advanced filtering by installations, updates, ratings, and health scores
• Colored status indicators for update status and WordPress compatibility
• Enhanced sorting capabilities with search context preservation
• Modern UI design with professional branding
• WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility
• Security-focused compatibility checking
• Responsive design for all screen sizes