Commerce PlatformB2B CommerceJuly, 2026

Intelligent Search: Negative filters for more precise product results

Exclude specific facet values from search results using negative filters, enabling more precise product discovery for B2B and complex catalog operations.

Intelligent Search interface showing Negative Filters and Product Visibility labels around a search bar with VTEX logo icon.

What it does

Intelligent Search now supports negative filter queries, allowing merchants to exclude specific facet values from search results. This is particularly useful for B2B use cases where certain product categories, brands, or attributes should be hidden from specific buyer segments or search contexts. Negative filters are applied via the Intelligent Search API and can be combined with existing positive filters.

Benefits

  • Precise B2B catalog control: Restrict product visibility at the search level, without changes to the catalog or pricing structure.
  • Unlocks complex B2B scenarios: Negative filters make it possible to present curated product assortments based on buyer context, contract, or segment.
  • Combines with existing filters: Negative filters work alongside positive facets, enabling flexible and layered search result configurations.

How to use

Negative filters are available through the Intelligent Search API. Refer to the developer documentation for implementation details and query syntax. No Admin configuration is required.

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