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How to Add NEXT-LEVEL Filters in Wix (Search, Sort & Preloader!)

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Apr 18, 2025

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WIX Ideas Team

Tags: Repeater Filter Repeater Sort Repeater Search Bar multiple field search Dataset Dataset Filter Dataset Load More Wix Data
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If you're building your website with Wix Editor (Classic Editor) and want to enhance your repeater with dynamic filtering, search bars, and sorting tools—this is the tutorial you’ve been looking for. At Wix Ideas, we create powerful, performance-driven websites using both Wix Editor and Wix Studio, and we’re here to help you master it too.


Why Smart Filters Make a Huge Difference

When your site has a lot of content—books, products, blog posts, or services—your users need a fast, intuitive way to find what they’re looking for. That’s where advanced filters come in.

In our latest Wix Editor tutorial, we guide you through how to:

  • Add a search bar that works across multiple fields (title, author, category)

  • Add a dropdown to sort items from new to old and vice versa

  • Filter content by categories

  • Use selection tags to search by multiple authors

  • Show a live item count of results displayed

  • Add a responsive preloader while filters are being applied

  • Include a “clear all” button to reset all filters

  • Scroll to the top when the page changes for better UX


This tutorial was built using Wix Classic Editor (Wix Editor), but the functionality can also be implemented in Wix Studio with similar logic and code.


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Final Thoughts

You don’t need to be a coder to create an amazing filterable repeater in Wix Editor. With the right guidance from Wix Ideas, you can unlock advanced functionality, impress your visitors, and keep your website sleek, smart, and effective.

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