Filter Configurations

Functionality

By default, search results use an automatic filtering system.

This configuration allows for overriding some of these default behaviors.

In addition, certain filters on category listing pages (e.g., product grids shown when browsing by category rather than using the search bar) can also be influenced.

Filter Types and Functionality

Global Type

Every configuration must include exactly one “Global Filter Configuration”.
This applies to all search results, unless specific configurations exist for individual search terms.
Cannot be deleted or modified (fields “Type” and “Search Word” are locked).

Additional Types

If a configuration is created for a specific type, it merges with the global settings. Only differences from the global configuration should be specified.

Type	Behavior
Global	One-time configuration for all searches.
Search Word Cluster	Applies when any listed words appear in a search query (e.g., defining “Table Chair Furniture” will apply to searches like “White Table”).
Single Search Word	Applies when a specific word appears alone or as part of a phrase (e.g., “Bikini” applies to “Bikini White” and “Bikini Pants”).
Strict Search String	Applies only if the word appears exactly as specified (e.g., “Bikini” applies to “Bikini” but not “Bikini White”).

Example

A size filter should be hidden when searching for “bikini.”

Set “Size Filter” to “hidden” while leaving everything else unchanged.
Future global filter updates (like changing filter order) will still apply, but the size filter remains hidden.

Fields and Configuration Options

Field	Function
Name	Unique identifier for the configuration. Using words from the search string is recommended.
Type	Defines how the configuration applies (Global, Search Word Cluster, Single Search Word, Strict Search String).
Search Word	Specifies search terms that trigger this configuration.

Individual Filter Settings

Field	Description
Filter Name	Displays the technical filter name (unique filter ID).
Display Name	The name users see in the frontend. [STD] indicates a standard filter.
Usage Frequency	Percentage of search results that include this filter. If <=6, the filter is hidden automatically.
Visibility Options	- “Show”: Filter is always visible. - “Hide”: Filter is always hidden. - “Automatic”: Uses the global setting.
Position	Defines the sorting order (lower numbers appear at the top). Non-global filters with a position value are always prioritized.
Sorting Options	- By Frequency: Based on the number of matching articles. - Alphabetically: A-Z sorting. - Special Sorting: Used for specific cases (e.g., reviews). - Numerical Range Filter Sorting: Used for sizes (sorts by the first usable number). - Mixed Sorting: Small lists sorted by frequency, large lists sorted alphabetically.
Filter Type	Specifies whether the filter uses discrete values or numeric ranges (min-max).
Unit	Measurement unit (only for numerical range filters).
Filter Selection Menu	Displays all available filters. Filters can be added via the “Add Filter” button.

Self-Learning Filter Order

Filters are automatically sorted based on usage frequency.

See Filter: Generation, Display, Order for details

To view the self-learning filter data, click the “Show Self-Learning Filter Configurations” button.