Wrong search results with free search input field

Anonymous

#29793

Hi,

When I type a searchphrase in the search input field, it always returns empty because it adds the post_type of the current page to the searhcquery. But not the selected post_type from the settings. For example the page where I put the filter is of post_type “tax_type” but I want the search to return only “product_type”. It is correct with the post_meta selectboxes though

How can I prevent that it adds the post_type from the current page to the searchquery?

Thanks
Harry

Ross Moderator

#29795

Hi Harry

Do you have a link? It should not be adding the post type to the search – do you see the post type being added to the URL?

Thanks

Anonymous

#29796

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Ross Moderator

#29797

Hey Harry

If the post type is being added, rest assured its not Search & Filter that adding it.

I think you have a plugin, or some custom code, that detects when a search is performed, and changes the post type.

Something like a greedy pre_get_posts filter.

This is then also having an effect on the S&F results.

Try disabling your other plugins, and removing any custom code you have in your site to test the theory.

Thanks

Anonymous

#29804

Hi Ross,

You hit the nail right on the head, it was indeed “pre_get_posts” in my theme who prevented correct results. I was already 2 days looking into the code, but thank it now works as expected

Thanks

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