# Filtering products by price in OpenCart

> Let shoppers filter OpenCart products by price by installing and configuring the Ajax Filter module on your store.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/apps/opencart/filtering-products-by-price-in-opencart/

By default, OpenCart does not provide an easy way to filter products based on price. However, you can add this functionality using the **Ajax Filter module**. On **ruachost.com**, this module allows customers to quickly find products within their desired price range, improving usability and increasing potential sales.

## Why Add Price Filtering?

- Helps customers locate products within their budget.
- Improves shopping experience and conversion rates.
- Reduces bounce rates by making product discovery easier.

## Steps to Enable Price Filtering in OpenCart

### Step 1: Download the Ajax Filter Module

1. Go to the OpenCart Marketplace.
2. Search for **Ajax Filter** under free modules.
3. Download the module to your local drive.

### Step 2: Install the Module

1. Log in to OpenCart as an **administrator**.
2. On the dashboard, in the left sidebar, click **Extensions → Installer**.
3. Select and upload the Ajax Filter module file.
4. Wait for the installation process to finish.

### Step 3: Configure the Module

1. On the dashboard, click **Extensions → Extensions**.
2. From the extension type filter, select **Modules**.
3. Locate **Ajax Filter** in the list.
4. Click **Install**.
5. Configure the module settings to enable **Price Filtering**.

### Step 4: Display the Price Filter

- Once installed, the price filter will appear on your OpenCart store’s product listing pages.
- Customers can now filter products by price ranges dynamically.

> **Important Notes:**
- Always back up your site before installing new modules.
- Clear OpenCart cache after enabling the filter.
- Test the filter on multiple devices to ensure responsiveness.
- The Ajax Filter module may also support filtering by attributes, categories, and ratings