Loop Builder to Query Users + User Meta + Custom Fields

[pingram3541]

Prerequisites

• I have searched for similar feature requests in both open and closed discussions and cannot find an existing request.
• I have verified that the feature is still missing from the latest stable versions of Elementor or Elementor Pro.

What problem is your feature request going to solve? Please describe..

Many clients want to list a directory for many types such as agents, sales people, consultants, members etc. Allowing Users and user meta to be queried by the loop building opens the door for much advanced creativity such as directory filters by category or a custom field such as having a "region" value or maybe the user has upcoming shows stored as custom field data. Currently there is no solution but to write a very extensive work around (see #28295)

Describe the solution you'd like.

A new Loop Builder query type, for example Users instead of Posts.
Similar abilities to filter the query.
Similar abilities to use with filter widget.
Support for User Meta / Custom Fields (ACF)
(additions of user options w/ dynamic data choices within each widget)

Describe alternatives you've considered.

I've written my own. It works, but it was a lot of work and it's hacky creating a custom post that is identical and synced with every user so we can create a directory and then use ajax to pass different query id's, re-render the widget and rebuild the DOM with the new html and proper pagination structure.

Additional context

One area of the web page builder experience that has been neglected is Memberships. There are no widgets related to listing of people.

Agreement

• I agree that my request may be closed without action if it doesn't meet all the requirements.