Summary Block Category Filter

Code Toolkit
Written By Squarestylist Support

What You'll Create

Clickable filter buttons that show/hide summary block items based on blog categories. Visitors click a category and only matching posts display, with smooth fade animations between filter states.

The Problem It Solves

Squarespace doesn't offer built-in filtering for summary blocks. Visitors must scroll through all content to find what they want. This technique adds category-based filtering so visitors can quickly narrow down to content that interests them.

Perfect For

Blog archives, Resource libraries, Recipe collections, Portfolio categories, Service showcases, Product feature highlights.

What Makes This Different

JavaScript reads blog categories and creates filter buttons dynamically. Clicking a filter triggers smooth opacity transitions as matching items fade in and non-matching items fade out. Works with both grid and carousel summary block layouts. CSS handles button styling and transition animations.

Details

  • Section Type: Fluid & Classic

  • Code Type: CSS + JavaScript

  • Prerequisites: Summary block with categorized blog posts, section with anchor link configured

  • Toolkit Title: Summary Block Filter

Learn This Technique

This is one of 150+ code techniques taught inside Standout Squarespace, where you get:

  • The complete, copy-paste code

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  • The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

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