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SearchWP Exclude UI
SearchWP Exclude UI by SearchWP is an extension for the SearchWP search plugin. It lets you remove specific content from your site's search results directly in the WordPress admin, so visitors stop finding pages you would rather keep out of search.
- Version
- 1.2.6
- Released
- Jun 23, 2026
- Developer
- SearchWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in SearchWP Exclude UI 1.2.6
Version 1.2.6
Latest
- FixedImproved compatibility on edit screens when the SearchWP core plugin is not active.
What it does
Most sites have content that shouldn't show up in search: outdated pages, thank-you screens, discontinued products or stray media files. Hiding them usually means writing custom queries or filters. This extension adds a simple control to the content editor, so you can mark an item as excluded with one click and SearchWP will leave it out of results. It covers posts, pages, WooCommerce products, media and taxonomies such as categories, tags and custom taxonomies.
For larger sites, excluding items one at a time gets tedious, so the extension also supports bulk exclusion rules that hide whole content types or groups across multiple SearchWP search engines. You can set a custom order for results as well, placing chosen content higher for a given search. It runs alongside SearchWP, and developers can adjust the exclusion logic through the hooks, filters and APIs it provides.
Best for
- Sites already running SearchWP for their search
- WooCommerce stores hiding discontinued or irrelevant products
- Developers customizing search exclusion logic for client sites
Features
One-click exclusion in the editor
Exclude an individual post, page or product from search results right inside the content editor, with no code or technical setup required.
WooCommerce product exclusion
Hide irrelevant or discontinued WooCommerce products from your store's search so shoppers see the items you still want them to find.
Media and taxonomy exclusion
Keep media files, categories, tags and custom taxonomies out of search results to make results more targeted to what visitors are looking for.
Bulk exclusion rules
Set broad rules that hide entire content types or groups across multiple SearchWP search engines, which saves time on sites with lots of content.
Custom results ordering
Define your own order preferences for content so the results you consider most important appear first when visitors search.
Works inside SearchWP
The extension is enabled from within the SearchWP interface, keeping exclusion settings close to the rest of your search configuration.
Hooks, filters and APIs
Developers can customize and extend the exclusion logic and search behavior through the provided hooks, filters and APIs for unusual site requirements.
SearchWP Exclude UI older versions
- 1.2.5Dec 17, 20251 fix
- 1.2.4Oct 17, 20242 fixes
- 1.2.3Mar 27, 20241 new, 2 fixes
- 1.2.2Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about SearchWP Exclude UI
Do I need SearchWP for this to work?
Yes. This is an extension for the SearchWP plugin, and it is enabled from inside SearchWP's interface. Its exclusions apply to SearchWP search engines, so you need SearchWP running on your site to use it.
Can I hide WooCommerce products from search?
Yes. You can exclude individual WooCommerce products from the editor with one click, which is handy for discontinued or irrelevant items. You can also set bulk rules if you want to hide larger groups of content at once.
What kinds of content can I exclude?
You can exclude posts, pages, products and media files, along with categories, tags and custom taxonomies. Items can be excluded one at a time from the editor or in bulk through broad rules covering content types or groups.
Can I change the order of search results too?
Yes. The extension includes custom results ordering, letting you set order preferences so the content you choose appears first for searches. This sits alongside the exclusion tools, giving you control over both what appears and where.
Is SearchWP Exclude UI free?
The code of SearchWP Exclude UI is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of SearchWP Exclude UI is this?
Version 1.2.6, released Jun 23, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update SearchWP Exclude UI?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of SearchWP Exclude UI automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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