{"id":49547,"date":"2025-10-22T12:36:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=features&#038;p=49547"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:44:40","slug":"jetsmartfilters-listing-overview","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/features\/jetsmartfilters-listing-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"JetSmartFilters\u00a0Listing overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/plugins\/jetsmartfilters\/\"><em>JetSmartFilters<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>introduces the <strong>Listing <\/strong>functionality, which allows displaying the collection of items on the needed page and applying filters to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the <strong>Listing <\/strong>building, one can set up the query (which elements will be shown) and the layout (how the elements will be displayed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each <strong>Listing <\/strong>has an <strong>Item <\/strong>assigned to it, which is a template for a single post with the blocks inside. The available blocks allow for displaying titles, images, links, and more. The <strong>Item <\/strong>will be automatically repeated for every element in the <strong>Listing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"listing-creation\">Listing Creation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The listings directory can be found by proceeding to the <strong><em>WordPress Dashboard &gt; Smart Filters &gt; Listing Builder <\/em><\/strong>dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, one can observe the list of the created listings (if there are any) or build new ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To switch between the listings and items creation directories, the \u201c<strong>All Listings<\/strong>\u201d and \u201c<strong>All Items<\/strong>\u201d buttons are presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory-1024x640.png\" alt=\"all listings directory\" class=\"wp-image-49548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/all-listings-directory.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One can search among the available listings and items using the search bar and click the \u201c<strong>gear<\/strong>\u201d icon to access the <strong>Appearance<\/strong> and <strong>Property<\/strong> settings for the displayed list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a new listing, the \u201c<strong>Add New Listing<\/strong>\u201d button should be pressed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, if the \u201c<strong>All Items<\/strong>\u201d button is clicked and the items building directory is opened, the \u201c<strong>AddNew Item<\/strong>\u201d should be clicked to build a new item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory-1024x640.png\" alt=\"settings button in the listings directory\" class=\"wp-image-49549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/settings-button-in-the-listings-directory.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the \u201c<strong>Add New Listing<\/strong>\u201d button is clicked, one will observe three tabs: <strong>Query<\/strong>, <strong>Layout<\/strong>, and <strong>Item<\/strong>. By default, the <strong>Query <\/strong>tab is opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, one can select what content to display in the listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of the <strong>Query <\/strong>tab, the <strong>QUERY TYPE <\/strong>field is available. It defines which data source will be used for the listing: \u201cPosts\u201d or \u201cJetEngine Query Builder.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cPosts\u201d option displays posts based on the settings configured directly in the <strong>Listing Builder,<\/strong> and \u201cJetEngine Query Builder\u201d uses a query previously created in <a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/plugins\/jetengine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>JetEngine<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/features\/query-builder-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Query Builder<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the \u201cPosts\u201d option is selected, the following query settings are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"query tab of the new listing\" class=\"wp-image-52014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1-600x375.webp 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/query-tab-of-the-new-listing-1824x1140-1.webp 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, first, the <strong>Content <\/strong>settings are presented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PER PAGE <\/strong>\u2014 the number of posts to show per page;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OFFSET <\/strong>\u2014 the number of posts to skip at the beginning of the listing. For example, if you enter \u201c2\u201d, the first two items will not be displayed in the listing, and it will start from the third item.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, the <strong>Order <\/strong>settings are displayed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ORDER BY <\/strong>\u2014 a field that defines the criterion used for sorting items. For example, date, post ID, author, etc.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ORDER <\/strong>\u2014 a field that sets the sorting direction (the one selected in the <strong>ORDER BY <\/strong>field). The order can be set to ascending or descending.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The next section is called <strong>Posts <\/strong>and includes the following settings fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>POST TYPES <\/strong>\u2014 the post type that will be used as a source for the listing items. Here, several options can be selected;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>POST STATUS <\/strong>\u2014 the status of the posts that will be displayed in the listing. Here, several options can be selected;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>POST AUTHORS <\/strong>\u2014 the authors whose posts will be displayed in the listing. Here, several options can be selected;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INCLUDE POSTS <\/strong>\u2014 a field where the names of the posts that should be included in the listing should be selected;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EXCLUDE POSTS <\/strong>\u2014 a field where the names of the posts that should be excluded from the listing should be selected;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignore Sticky Posts <\/strong>\u2014 a toggle that is disabled by default, and sticky posts are displayed at the top of the items list. When this toggle is enabled, the sticky posts functionality becomes inactive, and the posts will remain in their places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Except for the main settings, one can also access the advanced ones by clicking the \u201c<strong>Show advanced settings<\/strong>\u201d button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, two more sections are presented: <strong>Taxonomies <\/strong>and <strong>Custom Fields<\/strong>. With the help of these settings, the content associated with certain taxonomies and custom fields can be displayed in the listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the \u201c<strong>Add Clauses<\/strong>\u201d button is clicked in the <strong>Taxonomies <\/strong>section, the following query parameters can be set:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings-1024x640.png\" alt=\"taxonomies section of the advanced settings\" class=\"wp-image-49551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/taxonomies-section-of-the-advanced-settings.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TAXONOMY <\/strong>\u2014 a taxonomy to get the posts from. For example, \u201cCategories,\u201d \u201cTags,\u201d or custom taxonomies;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIELD <\/strong>\u2014 a criterion by which the terms can be selected in the following <strong>TERMS <\/strong>field: \u201cTerm ID,\u201d \u201cName,\u201d \u201cSlug,\u201d or \u201cTerm taxonomy ID\u201d;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TERMS <\/strong>\u2014 the taxonomy terms used for the query;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COMPARE OPERATOR <\/strong>\u2014 an operator that defines how the query should compare the post\u2019s terms with the ones specified in the <strong>TERMS <\/strong>field;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Child Terms <\/strong>\u2014 a toggle that is deactivated by default. When activated, it includes the children for hierarchical taxonomies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressing the \u201c<strong>Add Clause<\/strong>\u201d button allows one to add an additional clause with the \u201cAND\u201d condition, while pressing the \u201c<strong>Add Clauses<\/strong>\u201d button again enables one to add a clause with the \u201cOR\u201d condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, if the \u201c<strong>Add Clauses<\/strong>\u201d button is clicked in the <strong>Custom Fields <\/strong>section, the following fields are presented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings-1024x640.png\" alt=\"custom fields section of the advanced settings\" class=\"wp-image-49552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-fields-section-of-the-advanced-settings.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FIELD KEY <\/strong>\u2014 the key (name) of the meta field that needs to be queried;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIELD TYPE <\/strong>\u2014 a type of the meta field used for query: \u201cChar,\u201d \u201cNumeric,\u201d \u201cDate,\u201d etc.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COMPARE WITH <\/strong>\u2014 a comparison operator for matching the field value;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIELD VALUE <\/strong>\u2014 the value that will be used for the comparison against the custom field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clicking the \u201c<strong>Add Clause<\/strong>\u201d button allows adding an additional clause with the \u201cAND\u201d condition, and clicking the \u201c<strong>Add Clauses<\/strong>\u201d button again adds a clause with the \u201cOR\u201d condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the \u201cJetEngine Query Builder\u201d option is selected in the <strong>QUERY TYPE<\/strong> field, the interface displays the <strong>QUERY <\/strong>field where one can choose a previously created <em>JetEngine <\/em>query.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, all query logic is managed inside <em>JetEngine <\/em><strong>Query Builder<\/strong>, while <strong>Listing Builder <\/strong>is responsible only for displaying the returned items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"jetengine query query type selected\" class=\"wp-image-52015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1-600x375.webp 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jetengine-query-query-type-selected-1824x1140-1.webp 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following settings tab, called <strong>Layout<\/strong>, includes one section, called <strong>Sizing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three tabs are already presented by default: for three, two, and one-column layouts. They can be deleted if needed, or the settings inside can be adjusted as preferred:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing-1024x640.png\" alt=\"layout tab of the new listing\" class=\"wp-image-49553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layout-tab-of-the-new-listing.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MAX WIDTH <\/strong>\u2014 the maximum width of the listing container;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COLUMNS <\/strong>\u2014 a number of columns in the listing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SPACING <\/strong>\u2014 the gap between the items in the listing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a new layout, the \u201c<strong>Add New<\/strong>\u201d button should be clicked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the following <strong>Item<\/strong> column, the item with the blocks inside can be assigned to the listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in the corresponding <strong>Item <\/strong>dropdown list, one can select the previously built item or click the \u201c<strong>Create new item<\/strong>\u201d button to build the new item from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing-1024x640.png\" alt=\"item tab of the new listing\" class=\"wp-image-49554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-tab-of-the-new-listing.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If the \u201c<strong>Create new item<\/strong>\u201d button is clicked, the item creation page will be opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, one can see the <strong>Item <\/strong>settings block on the side. Here, two tabs are presented: <strong>General Settings <\/strong>and <strong>Item Link<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>General Settings <\/strong>tab, one can enter the <strong>ITEM NAME <\/strong>and set the <strong>PREVIEW WIDTH <\/strong>of the item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"general settings tab in the new item editor\" class=\"wp-image-52016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-600x375.webp 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-settings-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1.webp 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Item Link <\/strong>tab, one can activate the <strong>Item Link <\/strong>toggle. It allows turning the entire listing into a clickable element.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once enabled, additional settings become available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"item tab in the new item editor\" class=\"wp-image-52017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1-600x375.webp 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/item-tab-in-the-new-item-editor-1824x1140-1.webp 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SOURCE <\/strong>\u2014 defines where the link URL should be taken from. The available options are:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Permalink <\/strong>\u2014 uses the permalink of the current item;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attachment URL <\/strong>\u2014 uses the URL of the related attachment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL From Meta Field <\/strong>\u2014 retrieves the URL from the selected <a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/features\/meta-field-types-overview\/\">meta field<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL From Options <\/strong>\u2014 retrieves the URL from the specified <a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/features\/options-pages-overview\/\">options field<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FALLBACK <\/strong>\u2014 a fallback URL used when the selected data source does not return a value;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL PREFIX <\/strong>\u2014 a prefix added before the URL value;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL ANCHOR <\/strong>\u2014 an anchor appended to the generated URL;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open in a New Window <\/strong>\u2014 a toggle that, when activated, opens the link in a new browser window;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ADD \u201cREL\u201d ATTRIBUTE <\/strong>\u2014 a dropdown field that allows adding an attribute to the generated link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, make sure that the item name is added. Next, one can add content inside the item by clicking the \u201c<strong>plus<\/strong>\u201d button or typing the block\u2019s name in the editor area, starting with the \u201c\/\u201d character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor-1024x640.png\" alt=\"new item editor\" class=\"wp-image-49555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-item-editor.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"item-blocks\">Item Blocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we will briefly look through the main listing blocks that can be added to the item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Listing Field <\/strong>block displays any text data. More information about this block can be found in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/jetsmartfilters\/listing-blocks-overview\/#listing-field\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listing Field Block Overview<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block-1024x640.png\" alt=\"general settings of the listing field block\" class=\"wp-image-49556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-field-block.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Listing Image <\/strong>block helps to display the dynamic images. More information about this block can be found in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/jetsmartfilters\/listing-blocks-overview\/#listing-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listing Image Block Overview<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block-1024x640.png\" alt=\"general settings of the listing image block\" class=\"wp-image-49557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-image-block.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Listing Link <\/strong>block can be used to add text links to the item. More information about this block can be found in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/jetsmartfilters\/listing-blocks-overview\/#listing-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listing Link Block Overview<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"note-banner d-flex border-bold border-jetthemecore rounded overflow-hidden p-20\"><div class=\"mr-12\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 21C9 21.5 9.4 22 10 22H14C14.6 22 15 21.5 15 21V20H9V21ZM12 2C8.1 2 5 5.1 5 9C5 11.4 6.2 13.5 8 14.7V17C8 17.5 8.4 18 9 18H15C15.6 18 16 17.5 16 17V14.7C17.8 13.4 19 11.3 19 9C19 5.1 15.9 2 12 2Z\" fill=\"#F2D23C\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"d-flex flex-column\"><div class=\"text-900 mb-12\">Things to know<\/div><p class=\"m-0\">If the entire listing item should act as a link, the <strong>Item Link<\/strong> settings can be used instead of adding a separate <strong>Listing Link<\/strong> block.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block-1024x640.png\" alt=\"general settings of the listing link block\" class=\"wp-image-49558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/general-settings-of-the-listing-link-block.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Listing Terms <\/strong>block renders the posts\u2019 terms and can be used for the listing with the posts correspondingly. More information about this block can be found in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/jetsmartfilters\/listing-blocks-overview\/#listing-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listing Terms Block Overview<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block-1024x640.png\" alt=\"terms list settings of the listing terms block\" class=\"wp-image-49559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terms-list-settings-of-the-listing-terms-block.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the item is created, it can be saved with the \u201c<strong>Save<\/strong>\u201d button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the newly built item can be assigned to the listing in the <strong>Item <\/strong>dropdown of the listing editor, and when done, the listing can be saved by clicking the \u201c<strong>Save Listing<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing-1024x640.png\" alt=\"item assigned to the listing\" class=\"wp-image-49560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/item-assigned-to-the-listing.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-a-filter-and-adding-the-listing-to-the-page\">Building a Filter and Adding the Listing to the Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the listing is built, one can create filter(s) and assign them to the built listing with the help of the <strong>JSF Listing <\/strong>block\/widget\/element. More information about it can be found in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/jetsmartfilters\/how-to-create-filters-with-jsf-listing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create Filters with JSF Listing<\/a> <\/strong>tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor-1024x640.png\" alt=\"jsf listing widget in the editor\" class=\"wp-image-49561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jsf-listing-widget-in-the-editor.png 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When adding the <strong>JSF Listing <\/strong>to the Block Editor, it can be placed inside the block in order to customize the block\u2019s layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"flexible container block\" class=\"wp-image-49781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1-600x375.webp 600w, https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/flexible-container-block-1.webp 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781681994439\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the difference between JetSmartFilters Listing Builder and JetEngine Listing Grid?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>JetSmartFilters <\/em><strong>Listing Builder <\/strong>is a native listing solution built directly into <em>JetSmartFilters<\/em>. <em>JetEngine<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/features\/listing-grid-widget-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Listing Grid<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>is a separate listing system provided by <em>JetEngine<\/em>. The choice depends on the project requirements and preferred workflow. 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The configuration of each <strong>Query Type <\/strong>is stored separately, so switching between them does not override the existing settings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781682057751\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can I make the JSF Listing clickable?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Open the <strong>Item Link <\/strong>tab, enable the <strong>Item Link <\/strong>toggle, and configure the available settings: link source, fallback, prefix, and others.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781682074112\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do JetSmartFilters filters work with listings based on the JetEngine Query Builder?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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