jQuery DataTables: hide search bar

Question

I seem not able to hide DataTables default search bar. So far, I have tried solution from this thread, but setting bFilter:false disables filtering entirely, so my

Answer 1

Data table provides customization options to show and hide elements and also custom elements. We can use dom values to customize:

 l - length changing input control
    **f - filtering input**
    t - The table
    i - Table information summary
    p - pagination control
    r - processing display element

    **f is for filter , so we can remove it.**

        $('#example').dataTable( {
          "dom": 'lrtip'
        } );