Filter Logic Issue Between Groups in Theme vs WooCommerce Native Filters

Hi Artem,

I believe there’s been a misunderstanding regarding my issue. The problem is with the logic between filter groups, not within the groups.

As I’ve explained, I fully understand how to set the logic for each group individually. The issue lies in how the theme handles the interaction between groups. Specifically, WooCommerce’s native filters use OR logic within individual groups, but they dynamically update the other groups based on the current selection.

For example, if a customer selects black under the colour filter, all other colours should remain (OR logic), but all other groups, such as the shade filter should update to hide or disable incompatible options (like “light”). This dynamic interaction between groups is what is missing in the theme’s filtering system.

I have shared a video demonstrating how WooCommerce’s native filters work, showing this behaviour clearly. Please review these materials to fully understand the issue.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

Hi Artem,

With all due respect, you are still not understanding the issue.

Please carefully review the videos I’ve provided, as they clearly demonstrate the problem. The issue is not with setting individual widget/group logic to AND or OR within a filter group—it is about how the logic functions between different filter groups.

When I set the individual widget/group logic query to OR, I expect that users can select multiple options within the group (e.g., multiple colours), and this is how it should work. However, when I change this to AND, it removes all options within that group, which is not what I want or how WooCommerce’s native filter works.

In the WooCommerce native filter example I shared:

Each individual group uses OR logic (allowing, for example, multiple colours to be selected).
Once a selection is made, the other groups should update based on AND logic between the groups (i.e., only showing compatible options from other groups).

The problem is with the logic BETWEEN filter groups/widgets, not within the individual group. I’ve explained this several times and provided videos that clearly show how it works in WooCommerce’s native filter system. I urge you to either test this yourself or carefully review the videos to fully understand the issue.

Hi Artem,

Thank you for your reply. I understand your point regarding the difference between filter blocks and classic widgets, but the expected behaviour should be consistent across both, as this is a fundamental aspect of filtering logic.

To clarify:

• The issue I’ve highlighted is not related to the specific method (blocks or widgets) used, but rather how the logic functions between groups.
• Regardless of whether filter blocks or classic widgets are used, the filtering logic between groups (e.g., colour and shade) should still work as described: when a selection is made in one filter group, other filter groups should dynamically update based on compatible options using AND logic.

The native WooCommerce filter works this way with both blocks and widgets, as demonstrated in the videos I provided. I expect the theme to function similarly, ensuring a smooth user experience regardless of the filter method used.

Could you please verify if this behaviour is consistent with classic widgets and ensure that filter blocks are behaving as expected, in line with WooCommerce’s native logic?

Hi Artem,

I’m surprised that the theme still relies on classic widgets for filtering. With WooCommerce moving towards block-based and dynamic filtering, it would make sense for the theme to align with these modern standards, especially as you promote WooCommerce compatibility.

Could you clarify why the theme continues to use this older system? I believe updating the filtering to meet current WooCommerce standards would greatly improve the user experience and keep the theme competitive.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hi Artem,

Thank you for your suggestion. However, after testing the WooCommerce block filters, I’ve found that they are not compatible with the theme. The styling does not match, and functionality is inconsistent with the rest of the site.

I understand the need to maintain classic widget functionality for existing customers, but it would be great if you could prioritise adding native support for block filters in future updates. This would ensure better integration with WooCommerce’s modern features and improve the user experience for those wanting to adopt newer filtering options.

Thank you for your attention to this, and I look forward to any updates you may provide.

Perhaps I am not implementing them properly. Please look at the staging I provided earlier and look how they are presenting front-end.

Hi Artem,

I’ve tested the WooCommerce block filters, but I found them to be slower and less effective than the theme’s current filter system. One of the main reasons I chose this theme was for its clean look and efficient filter appearance, which I prefer over the alternatives.

I understand that you might have reasons for maintaining classic widget functionality, but it should be possible to make your filters dynamic for OR filters, similar to how they already work for AND filters. Perhaps a theme setting could be introduced that allows users to switch the query from OR to AND between filter groups even when using OR filters within each group.

This would greatly improve the user experience by helping customers see compatible combinations, rather than being presented with a “No products were found matching your selection” message.

Thank you for considering this suggestion.

All the best.