Best practices for mobile search filter UX

• Use clear labeling: Clearly label the search field to make it easy for users to understand and interact with it. Consider using more engaging labels specific to the app's purpose.

• Implement autocomplete and suggestions: Provide autocomplete and suggestion features to help users quickly find what they are looking for. For example, suggest popular search terms or relevant options based on user input.

• Display search history: Show users their search history when they click on the search input, allowing them to easily access previous searches and revisit relevant content.

• Positioning the search filter section on a mobile device:

  • Fullscreen filters: Use a fullscreen filtering page when filtering is crucial to the user experience. This allows users to apply multiple filters and quickly see the results.

  • Side drawer filters: Utilize side drawer filters for a more dynamic and interactive filtering approach. This allows users to adjust filters quickly and easily access frequently used filters.

• Filters inputs that help the user find what they want:

  • Slider: Incorporate a slider filter option for users to filter results based on numerical values. Adjust the slider increment based on the context to ensure users can search for relevant options effectively.

  • Sorting: Include a sorting option to organize the search results based on different criteria, such as relevance, price, or popularity.

• Display the number of filters applied: After users add filters to their search, show them the number of filters applied so they can easily track their search parameters. This can be displayed at the top of the screen for visibility.

• Use large, tappable areas: To accommodate user interaction with mobile devices, design search filters with large, tappable areas to ensure users can easily tap and navigate the filter options.