=== Findit Post Search and Filter ===
Contributors: sylvie9
Tags: post search, post category filter, tag filter,ajax, highlighting
Requires at least: 5.8  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.4  
Stable tag: 1.0
Version: 1.0
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

A clean, responsive AJAX-powered search plugin for WordPress posts with keyword highlighting, category/tag filtering, and load more pagination.

== Description ==

**Findit Post Search and Filter** is a lightweight and intuitive WordPress plugin that lets users quickly search and filter posts by tags and categories, enhancing the default WordPress search experience.

Features:
- AJAX-powered search (no page reloads)
- Only searches posts (`post` post type)
- Filters by category and tag using **AND** logic
- Supports search by **title** and **content** only (not taxonomy)
- Highlights matching keywords in search results
- "Load More" button to paginate results (9 posts at a time)
- Responsive grid layout: 3 columns on desktop, 1 column on tablet/mobile

Use the shortcode `[findit_post_filter_search]` to place the search box and filters anywhere on your site.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/findit-post-search-and-filter` directory or install it via the WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu.
3. Add `[findit_post_filter_search]` shortcode to any page or post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What does the plugin search? =  
Only standard WordPress posts. It searches the title and content fields.

= Can I search custom post types? =  
Not at this time. Support for custom post types may be added in a future version.

= Can I search categories or tags? =  
No, but you can **filter** results by category and tag using the dropdown filters. The plugin uses AND logic when both filters are applied.

= Can I customize the search result layout? =  
Yes, you can override the plugin's CSS or template markup in your theme.

== Screenshots ==

1. Search form with category and tag filters
2. AJAX results with keyword highlights


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with:
  - AJAX post search
  - AND-based category and tag filtering
  - Keyword highlighting
  - Load More button (9 posts per page)

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First stable release, supports AJAX post search with filters and keyword highlight.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.