Introduced in FiboFilters 1.11.0, the Category links – tree filter type displays product categories and their subcategories in a structured hierarchy. Unlike the Category links – flat type, which lists all categories on a single level, the hierarchical view helps users understand the full category structure at a glance. This improves navigation by allowing customers to explore deeper category levels more intuitively and quickly locate relevant products.
By visually grouping subcategories under their parent categories, this filter enhances user experience, especially in stores with extensive category trees. It provides a clear overview of available paths, making browsing more efficient and reducing the time needed to filter products.
To display product category links in a hierarchy, go to the FiboFilters filter builder and set the category filter’s facet type to “Category links – tree”:
Here’s what it will look like on the front end:
Available options
Excluding terms from the product category filter
You can remove specific product category terms from the “Category links – tree” filter with a code snippet. Refer to “Excluding terms from the product category filter“.