FacetWP Load More

FacetWP Load More - Fast and flexible result loading

FacetWP Load More is an extension for sites using faceted search that allows for smooth adjustments to search results without reloading the entire page. The solution offers a "Load More" button option and an infinite scroll mode, which loads further records using AJAX. The result is a responsive browsing experience, and the search engine remains fast even with a large number of filters and query combinations.

Key functionalities

• Smooth AJAX results loading - "Load More" button and auto-scroll support.
• Works with existing FacetWP faces - preserving filter state and syncing results.
• Pagination configuration options - control the number of items loaded in one call and the thresholds for initiating scrolling.
• Browsing History and PushState – Navigate using your browser's back button without losing the context of your filters.
• JavaScript events and developer filters – extensive possibilities for customizing behavior by developers.
• Compatibility with responsive design and the most popular themes and page builders.
• Accessibility options – keyboard and screen reader support and customizable loading messages.

Benefits for website owners and users

Implementing FacetWP Load More improves user experience: it shortens the wait time for results, reduces the number of full page reloads, and facilitates quick catalog browsing. For online stores and classifieds sites, the translation of these features into higher conversions is particularly valuable—customers find interesting products faster without losing filter context. Furthermore, reducing the number of full page reloads can reduce server resource consumption and improve scalability under high traffic.

Practical applications

• E-commerce stores – conveniently browse products by category, price and features.
• Catalogs and directories – listings of companies, real estate offers, announcements and events.
• Blogs and news sites – Improve reading of long lists of articles with topic filters.
• Portfolio and Galleries – dynamically populate results without page reload.

Integration and customization

FacetWP Load More integrates directly with FacetWP's core mechanics, eliminating the need to rebuild existing FacetWP plugins or templates. Configuration includes setting the number of elements per trigger, activation type (button or infinite scroll), button text, and CSS classes for custom styles. Developers can leverage available JavaScript hooks and events to extend functionality—for example, initiating lazy loading of images, loading animations, or registering analytics events for each load request.

Performance, SEO, and Best Practices

The mechanism for loading additional results via AJAX should be implemented with SEO and indexing principles in mind. FacetWP Load More allows for browsing history management (pushState), which facilitates indexing filter states and providing URLs leading to specific results. It's also a good practice to combine the mechanism with image optimization, server query caching, and limiting the number of concurrent requests to maintain smooth operation under high traffic conditions.

FacetWP Load More is a solution designed for websites that require advanced, responsive results navigation and want to improve usability without compromising performance. Thanks to its flexible configuration options and programmatic capabilities, it works well for both simple lists and complex product catalogs.