Add a live search widget that lets visitors quickly find teams and players. Features instant results as users type, with dropdown or inline display options. Perfect for navigation headers, sidebars, or dedicated search pages.
Premium Feature
This shortcode requires the Football Leagues Premium plugin.
Basic Usage
[anwpfl-search]This displays a search widget for finding teams and players.
All Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
search |
all | What to search: all, teams, players |
suggested |
(empty) | Comma-separated IDs to show as suggestions before typing |
layout |
dropdown | Results display: dropdown or inline |
width |
250 | Search input width in pixels |
has_search_icon |
1 | Show search icon. Use 0 to hide |
has_reset_icon |
1 | Show reset/clear icon. Use 0 to hide |
mobile_icon_only |
1 | Show only search icon on mobile. Use 0 for full input |
Examples
Example 1: Header Search Widget
When to use: Navigation bar search.
[anwpfl-search layout="dropdown" width="200" mobile_icon_only="1"]Result: Compact search that expands on mobile tap.
Example 2: Teams Only Search
When to use: Team finder widget.
[anwpfl-search search="teams" width="300"]Result: Search limited to team names.
Example 3: Player Search with Suggestions
When to use: Player finder with popular suggestions.
[anwpfl-search search="players" suggested="150,160,175" layout="inline"]Result: Player search showing suggested players before typing.
Example 4: Full-Width Search Page
When to use: Dedicated search page.
[anwpfl-search layout="inline" width="400" mobile_icon_only="0"]Result: Wide search with inline results display.
Tip
The suggested parameter lets you highlight featured teams or star players. These appear as quick-access links before the user starts typing.
Layout Comparison
| Layout | Best For |
|---|---|
dropdown |
Headers, navigation bars, compact spaces |
inline |
Search pages, sidebars, full-width sections |
The same query in each layout – the difference is where the results go:
dropdown
inline
Troubleshooting
Search not showing results?
- Verify teams/players exist in the database
- Check that entities are published (not draft)
- Ensure JavaScript is enabled in the browser
Related
[anwpfl-clubs]– Club listings (Core)[anwpfl-players]– Player listings (Core)