# Search Filters

Under the **Search Filters** tab, you can modify parameters and behaviors related to the **search filter** of the **Search Results Page** (**Inventory**). Here is the overview of the tab:

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### Inventory Page Skins

Under this section, you can choose one of the available skins for the Search Filter. &#x20;

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Classic" %}
{% embed url="<https://motors-plugin.stylemixthemes.com/classic-inventory/>" %}
Live Demo for the Classic Inventory
{% endembed %}

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Modern" %}
{% embed url="<https://motors-plugin.stylemixthemes.com/inventory/>" %}
Live Demo for the Modern Inventory
{% endembed %}

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Modular" %}
{% embed url="<https://motors-plugin.stylemixthemes.com/modular-inventory/>" %}
Live Demo for the Modular Inventory
{% endembed %}

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{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Colors of the search filters can [**be modified**](/motors-car-dealer-classifieds-and-listing/motors-plugin-settings/appearence.md#filter) by following **Motors Plugin > Settings > Appearance > Filter.**
{% endhint %}

### Default Sorting by

The **Default Sorting by** setting allows you to choose the initial sorting method for your listings. Here are the available options:

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### Sort by Listing Categories

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This setting allows you to select which categories (custom fields) users can sort listings by. You can enable sorting based on attributes, allowing users to narrow down search results based on their preferences.

{% hint style="info" %}
There will be displayed only **Custom Fields** with numerical type and vary based on the **Custom Fields (listing categories)** on your website. You can [**manage**](/motors-car-dealer-classifieds-and-listing/search-filter/custom-fields.md) them by following **WP Dashboard > Motors Plugin > Custom Fields.**
{% endhint %}

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### Use WordPress Search for Listings

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When enabled, this setting uses the default WordPress search functionality to search through your vehicle listings. This can be helpful if you want to leverage WordPress’s built-in search engine to handle user queries.

### Search by Keywords **(pro feature)**

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This option enables a keyword search functionality, allowing users to search for listings using specific words or phrases. This provides a more flexible search experience as users can input any relevant term to find what they are looking for.

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### Filter by Features

This setting allows filtering the search results based on features:

<figure><img src="/files/whcSkmDWuN3GF19Ysuzd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example usage of the Filtering by Seatures</p></figcaption></figure>

### Filter by Location **(pro feature)**

This setting allows users to filter listings [**by location**](/motors-car-dealer-classifieds-and-listing/listing-management/listing-manager/location.md). This is especially useful for users looking for vehicles within a specific geographic area.

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* **Sort by Distance** - the search results will be sorted based on proximity, showing vehicles closest to the user’s location first. This feature is particularly useful for users looking to find vehicles near them.
* **Unit of Measurement** - this option allows you to define the unit of measurement for distances displayed on the search results page. You can select from available units such as **miles** or **kilometers**.
* **Max Search Radius** - this setting allows you to define the maximum radius within which users can search for listings based on location. Users can specify the radius of their search to refine the results.

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{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:orange;">**IMPORTANT**</mark>

[**Google Maps API**](/motors-car-dealer-classifieds-and-listing/motors-plugin-settings/google-services/google-maps-pro-feature.md) setting should be configured to make the **Filter by Location** feature work.
{% endhint %}

### Dropdown for Listings per Page

Put the number of listings to choose for displaying per page, for example, 9,12,18,27

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