Exclude categories from WordPress blog page, home page and search
Alternatives to Category Wise Search
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Post Visibility Controlv1.1.1
Control post visibility in archives and search results for all content types.
Search & Filterv1.2.18
Search and Filtering for Custom Posts, Categories, Tags, Taxonomies, Post Dates and Post Types
PE Category Filterv2.1.1
Modern WordPress plugin for filtering categories from home page with performance optimization and security enhancements.
WP Extended Searchv2.2.1
Extend search functionality to search in selected post meta, taxonomies, post types, and all authors.
Filter posts by selecting multiple categories using dropdown menus. Available as a widget, block, or shortcode.
To display all post based on a shortcode [WPPCD_Post taxs='123,322']. User able to display any type custom post.
Search Spotify for tracks, albums, playlists, and artists from your WordPress site.
A professional block and shortcode for filterable post, custom post type, and WooCommerce product listings.
Centralized WordPress widget manager for classic themes with drag-and-drop reordering, isolated live previews, and visibility controls.