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Sieve PRO
Filtering for stores that outgrow the basics
Sieve PRO extends the free filtering experience with a performance dashboard, conditional facet rules and A/B layout tests for the filter panel.
Extends Sieve FREE
Performance dashboard, shipped Conditional rules, shipped A/B layout testing, shipped Star rating facet, shipped SearchWP / Algolia integrations, shipped Requires the free Sieve plugin Delivered through Freemius
PRO features
The modules below ship in the current PRO release.
Performance dashboard
Sieve → Performance: index row count, catalogue coverage, table size estimate, full re-index and filter-resolve benchmark.
Conditional rules
Sieve → Conditional rules: hide selected facets on category archives, the main shop page or for chosen customer roles.
A/B layout testing
Sieve → Layout tests: filter panel layout variants (sidebar, stacked, inline) and grid column counts with impression tracking.
Star rating facet
Star rating presentation for the average-rating source, visual star rows instead of plain checkboxes.
Search integrations
Sieve → Integrations: route search through SearchWP and/or Algolia with optional native Sieve fallback.
What PRO adds, and why it matters
Performance dashboard
Sieve → Performance: index row count, catalogue coverage, table size estimate, full re-index and filter-resolve benchmark.
Conditional rules
Sieve → Conditional rules: hide selected facets on category archives, the main shop page or for chosen customer roles.
A/B layout testing
Sieve → Layout tests: filter panel layout variants (sidebar, stacked, inline) and grid column counts with impression tracking.
Star rating facet
Star rating presentation for the average-rating source, visual star rows instead of plain checkboxes.
Search integrations
Sieve → Integrations: route search through SearchWP and/or Algolia with optional native Sieve fallback.
What you get: FREE vs PRO
PRO keeps everything in the free plugin and adds the modules below.
Feature FREE PRO
Index-backed queries ✓ ✓
Dependent counts ✓ ✓
Facet types ✓ ✓
Predictive search ✓ ✓
Mobile drawer ✓ ✓
Zero layout shift ✓ ✓
Shortcode and block ✓ ✓
Accessible ✓ ✓
Shareable URLs ✓ ✓
Performance dashboard × ✓
Conditional rules × ✓
A/B layout testing × ✓
Star rating facet × ✓
Search integrations × ✓
Sieve vs FacetWP vs YITH Ajax Product Filter
How Sieve compares to the popular WooCommerce product filter plugins.
| Sieve | FacetWP | YITH Ajax Filter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes (full filtering) | No (paid only) | Yes (limited) |
| AJAX filtering, no reload | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filter types (checkbox, radio, price range, search, sort) | Yes | Yes | Some free, rest premium |
| Live dependent result counts | Yes | Yes | Premium |
| Predictive search box | Yes | Add-on | Premium |
| Shareable filter URLs | Yes | Yes | Premium |
| Mobile filter panel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Proprietary | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | from $99/yr (3 sites) | ~$99.99/yr |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Start with Sieve FREE
Sieve PRO is an extension of the free Sieve plugin. Start with fast, accessible product filtering.
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Frequently asked questions
Are SearchWP / Algolia integrations available?
Yes. Sieve PRO 0.6.0 ships them under Sieve → Integrations. Requires free Sieve 0.9.4+.
Is the star rating facet available?
Yes. Sieve PRO 0.5.0 adds the Star rating presentation for Average rating in the facet builder. Requires free Sieve 0.9.3+.
Is A/B layout testing available?
Yes. Sieve PRO 0.4.0 ships it under Sieve → Layout tests. Requires free Sieve 0.9.2+.
Are conditional rules available?
Yes. Sieve PRO 0.3.0 ships them under Sieve → Conditional rules. Requires free Sieve 0.9.1+.
Is the performance dashboard available?
Yes. Sieve PRO 0.2.0+ includes it under Sieve → Performance.
Does PRO require free Sieve?
Yes. Sieve PRO is an add-on that requires the free Sieve plugin installed and active.
Where do I get Sieve PRO?
Sieve PRO is sold through Freemius. It is not listed on WordPress.org.
How much does PRO cost?
PRO is €29/year for 1 site, €59 for 5 sites and €99 for unlimited, billed in EUR via Freemius. PL visitors see an approximate PLN price.
How does Sieve compare to FacetWP and YITH Ajax Product Filter?
All three add AJAX product filtering. Sieve gives full filtering free and open source, while FacetWP has no free version (from $99/yr) and YITH gates presets, dependent counts and predictive search behind its premium (~$99.99/yr). Sieve PRO starts at €29/yr. Pricing as of June 2026.
Start with Sieve FREE, then Sieve PRO
Free Sieve delivers the full filtering MVP. PRO adds index diagnostics and further advanced configuration modules.
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