The FacetWP User Post Type add-on is a specialized extension designed to bridge a gap in WordPress: the ability to filter users as if they were standard posts. Because FacetWP is architected to index and filter the wp_posts table, it cannot natively “see” the wp_users table. This add-on solves that by syncing user data into a filterable format.
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Instead of trying to force FacetWP to read the user table directly, the add-on creates a hidden custom post type (CPT) called upt_user.
Automatic Syncing: Every time a WordPress user is created or updated, the add-on automatically creates or updates a corresponding post in the upt_user post type.
Shadow Mapping: It maps standard user data (Username, Email, Display Name) and custom meta (ACF, BuddyPress fields) to this shadow post type.
Indexing: FacetWP then indexes these upt_user posts, allowing you to use all standard FacetWP UI elements (checkboxes, dropdowns, maps, etc.) to filter your user directory.
Base Plugin: Requires FacetWP (Professional or Basic license) to be installed and active.
PHP Version: PHP 7.0 or higher (PHP 8.x fully supported).
WordPress Version: WordPress 5.0 or higher.
Installation: Installed as a standard WordPress plugin (.zip upload).
Member Directories: A “Find an Expert” page where users filter by specialty, years of experience, or language.
Staff Profiles: An internal company site where employees are filtered by department or office location.
E-Learning: Filtering “Instructors” by their course categories or ratings.
