How to Use Legacy Search Modern

A Modern Fork of WP Custom Fields Search for Current WordPress Versions

Introduction

Legacy Search Modern is a forked and modernized version of the discontinued WP Custom Fields Search plugin, designed to work with current WordPress environments.

About This Plugin

Legacy Search Modern provides:

• WordPress 6.7 compatibility
• PHP 8.2 compatibility
• Import support for existing WP Custom Fields Search settings
• Shortcode compatibility
• Improved compatibility with existing themes

Legacy Search Modern is an independent fork of WP Custom Fields Search.
It is not affiliated with the original plugin author.

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What You Can Do with Legacy Search Modern

Legacy Search Modern allows you to build advanced search forms that combine:

• Post searches
• Custom field searches
• Category searches
• Tag searches
• Custom post type searches

Typical use cases include:

Membership directories

Real estate websites

• Real estate websites
• Job boards
• Store directories
• Product catalogs
• Membership directories

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Installation

1. Upload the plugin to WordPress.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Open:

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Initial Setup

Navigate to:

Settings
→ Legacy Search Modern

Recommended Screenshot

• Legacy Search Modern dashboard
• Preset list visible

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Creating a Preset

Search forms are managed as Presets.

Click New Preset to create a new search form.

Settings Overview

Setting	Description
Search Title	Name of the search form
Fields	Search criteria
Add Field	Add a search field
Save Changes	Save the preset

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検索条件を追加する

Adding Search Fields

Use Add Field to create search criteria.

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Understanding Data Types

Data Type defines what content will be searched.

Post Field

Searches post titles and content.

Custom Field

Searches custom field values.

Category

Searches categories.

Tag

Searches tags.

Post Type

Searches post types.

Recommended Screenshot

Field settings showing:

• Data Type
• Data Field
• Widget
• Compare

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Configuring Custom Field Searches

Example:

If you have an ACF field named:

price

Configure:

Data Type

Custom Field

Data Field

price

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Configuring Widgets

Widgets define how users enter search values.

Text Input

Standard text field.

Drop Down

Dropdown selection.

Radio Button

Radio button selection.

Checkboxes

Multiple-choice checkboxes.

Hidden Constant

Hidden predefined value.

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Configuring Comparison Methods

Compare defines how search values are evaluated.

Equals

Exact match.

Phrase In

Contains phrase.

Less Than

Less than.

More Than

Greater than.

Range

Within a specified range.

Sort Order

Sort results.

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Displaying the Search Form with a Shortcode

After saving a preset, display it using a shortcode.

Example:

[wpcfs preset="property-search"]

※The actual shortcode may vary depending on your preset configuration.

Recommended Screenshot

• Preset editor
• Shortcode display area

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ウィジェットで表示する

Displaying the Search Form with Widgets

Legacy Search Modern also supports WordPress widgets.

Navigate to:

Appearance
→ Widgets

and add the Legacy Search Modern widget to your preferred widget area.

Recommended Screenshot

Widget configuration screen.

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Migrating from WP Custom Fields Search

Legacy Search Modern includes an import tool for existing WP Custom Fields Search configurations.

Migration Steps

1. Install Legacy Search Modern.
2. Open the settings page.
3. Run the import tool.
4. Review imported settings.
5. Publish and test the search form.

Recommended Screenshot

Import screen showing:

• “Import from WP Custom Fields Search”
• Import button

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with ACF?

Yes.

Legacy Search Modern can search values stored in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).

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Does it support PHP 8.2?

Yes.

Legacy Search Modern is actively maintained for compatibility with modern PHP versions, including PHP 8.2.

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What is the difference from WP Custom Fields Search?

Legacy Search Modern is a fork designed to provide:

• PHP 8.x compatibility
• Modern WordPress compatibility
• Security improvements
• Ongoing maintenance and support

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Conclusion

Legacy Search Modern is a compatibility-focused fork of the discontinued WP Custom Fields Search plugin.

Whether you are migrating an existing site or building a new advanced filtering system, Legacy Search Modern provides a modern solution for powerful WordPress search functionality.