rentfetch_search_placeholder_text

The rentfetch_search_placeholder_text filter allows developers to customize the placeholder text displayed in the text-based search input field within Rent Fetch’s property search functionality. This filter provides a simple way to change the default “Search…” text to something more specific to your site’s needs or audience.

Parameters

apply_filters( 'rentfetch_search_placeholder_text', 'Search...' );

• Parameter: $placeholder (string) – The placeholder text to display in the search input
• Returns: (string) – Modified placeholder text

When This Filter Runs

This filter executes in the rentfetch_search_filters_text_search() function, which is called:

• In property search dialog filters (rentfetch_do_search_properties_dialog_filters action)
• In featured property search filters (rentfetch_do_search_properties_featured_filters action)
• When displaying the [rentfetch_search_filters] shortcode with text search enabled

Usage Examples

Basic: Change Default Placeholder Text

add_filter( 'rentfetch_search_placeholder_text', 'custom_search_placeholder' );
function custom_search_placeholder( $placeholder ) {
    return 'Find your perfect home...';
}

Contextual: Different Placeholders for Different Pages

add_filter( 'rentfetch_search_placeholder_text', 'contextual_search_placeholder' );
function contextual_search_placeholder( $placeholder ) {
    // Different placeholder based on current page
    if ( is_page( 'apartments' ) ) {
        return 'Search apartments by location, amenities...';
    } elseif ( is_page( 'houses' ) ) {
        return 'Find houses in your area...';
    } elseif ( is_page( 'commercial' ) ) {
        return 'Search commercial properties...';
    }
    
    return 'Search properties...';
}