WP Search Engine
Lightning-fast AJAX search for WordPress, WooCommerce & custom post types.
WP Search Engine replaces the default WordPress search with a fast, stylish search bar that works with posts, pages, WooCommerce products and any custom post type.
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- Direct developer support
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Live suggestions
Relevant results appear while visitors are still typing.
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Category filter
Optional category or custom taxonomy dropdown next to the search box.
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Recent & trending
Recent searches for each visitor and trending searches across the site.
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Any post type
Posts, pages, WooCommerce products and every custom post type.
Overview
How WP Search Engine Helps
Visitors get live suggestions as they type, an optional category filter, and quick access to their recent searches and your trending searches — all styled from the settings, no CSS required.
Features
Everything Included
A closer look at what you get with WP Search Engine – WordPress / WooCommerce / Custom Post Types.
Search
- Posts, pages and all custom post types (including WooCommerce)
- Live auto-suggestions while typing
- Optional category or custom taxonomy dropdown
- Search activity recorded automatically
- Bad words filtered from trending searches
Widgets & shortcodes
- Search bar with recent and trending searches on focus
- Recent searches widget (stored in the visitor's browser)
- Trending / popular searches widget
- Multiple instances on one page, each styled differently
- Visitors can clear their own recent searches
Design & compatibility
- Custom styling without CSS knowledge
- Mobile-responsive design
- Works with most themes out of the box
- WPML compatible for multilingual sites
Requirements
Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.9 and newer |
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| WooCommerce | Compatible (6.x and newer) |
| Multilingual | WPML compatible |
| Themes | Works with most themes |
| Files | PHP, JavaScript, CSS |
See It in Action
Explore the live demo, read the documentation, or grab your copy on CodeCanyon — with direct support from the developer.
Customer Reviews
What Customers Say
Real reviews of WP Search Engine from buyers on CodeCanyon.
Nice plugin and awesome support!
Great support, good understanding of customer care. This is a good app — it made my company save a lot of money.
Does it search custom post types?
Yes. It works with posts, pages, WooCommerce products and any custom post type registered on your site.
Where are recent searches stored?
Recent searches are stored in the visitor's own browser, and visitors can clear them from the search bar at any time.
Can I add more than one search bar?
Yes. Use several widgets or shortcodes on one page, each with its own styling and filters.
How are trending searches worked out?
Search activity is recorded automatically and the most-searched keywords are shown in the trending widget, with bad words filtered out.
Will it match my theme?
It works with most themes out of the box, and colours can be adjusted in the settings. I can also style it for your theme as custom work.
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Get In Touch
Need a Custom Feature?
Want WP Search Engine adapted to your store, a new feature, or help with setup? Tell me what you need — I personally reply to every message.
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- Websitewpinstinct.com
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