=== Refinex – AJAX Search & Filter for WordPress ===
Contributors:       wpplugify
Tags:               ajax search, ajax filter, wordpress search, post filter, content filter
Requires at least:  5.2
Tested up to:       7.0
Stable tag:         1.0.3
Requires PHP:       7.2
License:            GPLv3
License URI:        https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

== Description ==

[Explore All Features](https://wpplugify.com/refinex/) | [Documentation](https://wpplugify.com/refinex-documentation/) | [Premium Version](https://wpplugify.com/refinex/)

# Refinex – AJAX Search & Filter for WordPress

**Make finding and filtering WordPress content faster, smoother, and more engaging.**

Refinex is a lightweight AJAX search and filter plugin for WordPress. It lets visitors search and filter your content without full-page reloads, helping them discover relevant posts more quickly.

Use Refinex to create a practical content-discovery experience for posts, news, articles, and other WordPress content. Configure your search and filter display from the WordPress dashboard, then place it on your site with a shortcode or Gutenberg block.

## Turn Content Browsing Into a Better Experience

Traditional WordPress search and archive pages can interrupt visitors with full-page reloads. Refinex adds AJAX interactivity so results can update smoothly as visitors search or use available filters.

Refinex is ideal for:

* Blogs
* News and magazine websites
* Editorial and publishing websites
* Resource libraries
* Educational websites
* Business and corporate websites
* Any content-focused WordPress website

## Powerful Features in the Free Version

Refinex Free gives you the essential tools to build responsive AJAX-powered search and filter experiences for your WordPress content.

## AJAX Search & Filtering

Help visitors search and filter content with AJAX-powered interactions that update results without requiring a full-page refresh.

## Multiple Result Layouts

Choose the presentation that best suits your content and website style:

* News Grid
* Classic List
* Compact List

## Layout Controls

Configure the available result layout and display options to create a browsing experience that fits your website.

## Admin Dashboard & Shortcode Generator

Create and manage Refinex configurations from the WordPress dashboard. Use the built-in shortcode generator to add a Refinex search and filter interface where you need it.

## Gutenberg Block Integration

Add Refinex to the block editor with Gutenberg integration, making it simple to place your configured search and filter experience in posts or pages.

## Responsive Design

Refinex is designed to provide a smooth content-discovery experience on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

## Lightweight & Performance Focused

Built with a focus on clean implementation, Refinex aims to keep its frontend experience lightweight while delivering useful AJAX interactivity.

## Designed to Fit Your Website

Refinex gives you practical controls for creating a search and filter experience without requiring custom code.

Use its layouts, dashboard controls, shortcode generator, and block integration to make your WordPress content easier to explore.

## Want More Control?

**Refinex Pro** extends Refinex with additional advanced features and controls for websites that need more flexibility.

Start with Refinex Free for essential AJAX search, filtering, layouts, shortcode generation, and Gutenberg integration. Upgrade to Pro when your site needs the additional capabilities available in the premium version.

## Why Refinex?

**Easy to use** – Create and place AJAX search and filter experiences without complicated setup.

**Interactive** – Update results smoothly with AJAX-powered searching and filtering.

**Flexible** – Choose from useful result layouts and display controls.

**Responsive** – Works across modern devices and screen sizes.

**Lightweight** – Built with performance in mind.

**Extendable** – Upgrade to Refinex Pro when your website needs additional capabilities.

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**Refinex — Help visitors find the content they are looking for.**


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is Refinex? =

Refinex is a WordPress AJAX search and filter plugin that helps visitors find and browse your content without full-page reloads.

= Is Refinex free? =

Yes. Refinex has a free version available through WordPress.org with essential AJAX search, filtering, result layouts, shortcode generation, and Gutenberg integration.

= How do I add Refinex to a page? =

After installing and activating Refinex, create or configure your search and filter display from the WordPress dashboard. You can then add it to your site using the generated shortcode or the Refinex Gutenberg block.

= Does Refinex update results without reloading the page? =

Yes. Refinex uses AJAX interactivity to update supported search and filter results without a full-page refresh.

= Which result layouts are available in the free version? =

Refinex Free includes News Grid, Classic List, and Compact List result layouts.

= Can I control how search results are displayed? =

Yes. Refinex includes layout controls and display options to help you choose how your results are presented.

= Does Refinex work with the Gutenberg editor? =

Yes. Refinex includes Gutenberg block integration so you can add your configured search and filter experience in the WordPress block editor.

= Do I need coding knowledge to use Refinex? =

No. Refinex is designed to be configured from the WordPress dashboard. The shortcode generator and Gutenberg block integration make it easy to place Refinex without writing code.

= Is Refinex responsive? =

Yes. Refinex is designed to work across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

= Can I use Refinex with any WordPress theme? =

Refinex is designed to work with a wide range of modern WordPress themes. Because themes can have different structures and customizations, compatibility may vary with highly customized themes.

= Will Refinex slow down my website? =

Refinex is built with performance in mind and aims to keep its frontend footprint lightweight. As with any plugin, overall impact can depend on your WordPress setup, theme, hosting environment, and other active plugins.

= Can I use Refinex on a blog or news website? =

Yes. Refinex is particularly useful for blogs, news portals, magazines, resource libraries, educational websites, and other content-focused websites where visitors need to find content quickly.

= Does Refinex have a Pro version? =

Yes. Refinex Pro provides additional advanced features and controls for users who need more flexibility beyond the essential Free feature set.

= Can I start with the Free version and upgrade later? =

Yes. You can start with Refinex Free and upgrade to Refinex Pro whenever you need the additional capabilities available in the premium version.

= Where can I get Refinex Pro? =

You can learn more about Refinex Pro and its additional capabilities on the [official WPPlugify website](https://wpplugify.com/refinex/).


== Installation ==

    1. Log in to your WordPress admin area.
    2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
    3. Search for “Refinex”.
    4. Find Refinex and click “Install Now”.
    5. Activate the plugin.
    6. Configure Refinex from the WordPress dashboard, then add it to a page or post with the generated shortcode or Gutenberg block.

    Manual Installation

    1. Download the plugin from the WordPress.org repository.
    2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
    3. Upload the downloaded plugin ZIP file and click “Install Now”.
    4. Activate Refinex from the Plugins page.
    5. Configure Refinex from the WordPress dashboard, then add it with a shortcode or Gutenberg block.

== Support ==

Please use the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/refinex/) for free support. For documentation and product information, visit [WPPlugify](https://wpplugify.com/refinex/).

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 - 2026-08-28 =
* New: Modern AJAX-powered live filtering with same-page results.
* New: Keyword, category, tag, author, date, and custom taxonomy filtering.
* New: Multiple filter support with AND/OR filter relationships.
* New: News Grid, Classic List, and Compact List result layouts.
* New: Responsive layout controls for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
* New: Result display controls for thumbnails, excerpts, dates, categories, and authors.
* New: Configurable excerpt length and image size.
* New: Result count and improved no-results feedback.
* New: Loading and error states for AJAX filtering.
* New: Native Gutenberg block with editor controls and inserter preview.
* New: Modernized Refinex Dashboard and Shortcode Generator.
* New: Real-time shortcode preview and clipboard copy functionality.
* New: Recommended Plugins section in the dashboard.
* New: Responsive and theme-independent result layout styling.
* Improved: Search and filtering experience across WordPress themes.
* Improved: Mobile, tablet, and desktop responsiveness.
* Improved: AJAX request handling and duplicate request cancellation.
* Improved: Non-AJAX fallback support when JavaScript is unavailable.
* Improved: WordPress.org Plugin Check and coding-standard compliance.
* Improved: Security through input sanitization, nonce validation, and output escaping.
* Improved: Performance and frontend asset handling.
* Fixed: Deprecated WP_User_Query usage.
* Fixed: Theme CSS affecting Refinex result layouts.
* Fixed: Result layout inconsistencies across different themes.

= 1.0.2 - July 29, 2026 =
-Improved: Frontend design integrated

= 1.0.1 - March 10, 2026 =
* New: Fixed the dashboard style issue.

= 1.0.0 - Feb 13, 2026 =
* New: Initial plugin release with changed the name.