Excluding Values via Filtering #

Requires Preferred license.

PetMatchPro lets you hide specific field values from search results using admin-level filter configuration. This is different from the shortcode exclude parameter — it applies site-wide to all pages using that filter.

Two Ways to Exclude Values #

Using Filter Exclusions #

1. Go to PetMatchPro > Filter Values tab.
2. Find the field containing values you want to exclude.
3. Click on the field to expand its value list.
4. Mark the values you want to exclude.
5. Click Save.

Excluded values will no longer appear in search results or filter dropdowns across your entire site.

When to Use Each Method #

Use Shortcode exclude When: #

• You want different exclusions on different pages
• You’re creating a specialized page (e.g., “Small Animals” page that excludes dogs and cats)
• You have a Junior license

Example:

[pmp-search type="adopt" exclude="Hamster,Guinea Pig"]

Use Filter Configuration When: #

• You want a value excluded everywhere on your site
• You want the value removed from filter dropdowns too
• You have a Preferred license

Availability by Partner #

Next Steps #

• Excluding Values (Shortcode) — Per-page exclusions with the exclude parameter
• Filter Value Management — Full filter value customization
• Setting Up Search Filters — Filter basics