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# Filtering patterns for InstantSearch Android

> Learn about UX patterns for filtering and how to implement them in your InstantSearch Android app.

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Providing filtering options is common in advanced search experiences.
However, given mobile screen real estate limitations, it's hard to include both filters and search results in the same view without the screen getting cluttered.
A good filtering experience always gives feedback when users apply a filter.

For more information, see the blog post: [showing feedback when filtering](https://www.algolia.com/blog/ux/mobile-search-ux-part-three-seach-results-display/).