Torsten Landsiedel

This plugin modifies the native wordpress search function to ignore block names in post and page content.
With this plugin activated the unexpected search results are fixed which are reported in <a href="https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/3739" rel="nofollow ugc">#3739</a> and in <a href="https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/56294" rel="nofollow ugc">#56294</a>
Works only for MySQL 8.0.4+ and MariaDB 10.0.5+

Ignore HTML and shortcodes in search

Modifies the native search to ignore HTML markup (block editor comments) and shortcodes

Product Search

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ExpertRec

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Autocomplete Search

Product Filter

Woocommerce Search

Ajax Search

Taxonomy Search

Dramatically improve your website’s search experience with ExpertRec, the all-in-one solution for WordPress and WooCommerce search. This powerful plugin supercharges your search functionality, leading to increased conversions, reduced bounce rates, and ultimately boosted user satisfaction. ExpertRec achieves this through a variety of innovative features, including:
<ul>
<li>**Chatgpt based page summary, Agentic search, results summary with AI and RAG based direct question answer, chat based on your site data etc.</li>
<li>Metafields & product attribute search: Search for products based on information you define using metafields (e.g.,SKU, material, part numbers) and product attributes (e.g., clothing size, neckline).</li>
<li>Voice search: Search for products using your voice for a hands-free experience.</li>
<li>Advanced search filters and facets: Refine search results with multiple filter options and dynamic facets.</li>
<li>PDF search: Search within PDFs uploaded to your site.</li>
<li>Customizable search engine rules: Fine-tune how products are searched and ranked for optimal results.</li>
<li>No-code UI customization: Design the search interface to match your store’s look and feel without coding.</li>
<li>AI-powered features:
<ul>
<li>Personalized search: Recommends relevant products based on user behavior and purchase history.</li>
<li>Intelligent filtering: Suggests filters based on the user’s search query for a more focused search.</li>
<li>NLP search: Understands natural language queries to deliver accurate results even if phrased differently.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Search Analytics and Integrations:
<ul>
<li>Track search data: Gain insights into user behavior and improve search effectiveness.</li>
<li>Google Analytics integration: Analyze search data alongside other website metrics for a holistic view.</li>
<li>Search API endpoints: Extend search functionality for developers through an API.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Advanced search functionality:
<ul>
<li>Fast typeahead suggestions: Get product suggestions as you type.</li>
<li>Popular query suggestions: Include trending searches to help users find what they’re looking for quickly.</li>
<li>Search ranking control: Prioritize specific products in search results for promotions or bestsellers.</li>
<li>Advanced word matching and typo correction: Ensure users find relevant products even with typos or misspellings.</li>
<li>Multi-language support: Makes your store searchable in over 30 languages.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Enhanced search experience:
<ul>
<li>Add to cart from search: Simplify the purchase process by allowing users to add products directly from search results.</li>
<li>Search layout customization: Design a search page that aligns with your store’s overall layout.</li>
<li>Highlight search terms: Emphasize searched terms within search results for clarity.</li>
<li>Unlimited search filters: Create as many filters as needed for precise product searches.</li>
<li>Customizable sort order: Allow users to sort search results by various criteria (e.g., price, popularity).</li>
<li>Instant search suggestions: Get suggestions the moment you start typing.</li>
<li>Filter suggestions: Refine search suggestions based on specific filters applied.</li>
<li>Synonym management: Define synonyms to ensure users find products even if they use different terms.</li>
<li>Search redirects: Direct users to specific landing pages based on their search queries.</li>
<li>Zero-character suggestions: Get product suggestions even if you haven’t typed anything yet.</li>
<li>No results customization: Personalize the results displayed when no search results are found.</li>
<li>Boosting rules: Highlight specific products in search results for targeted promotions.</li>
<li>Visual merchandising: Design the search results page to visually promote specific products.</li>
<li>Promotional banners: Display targeted promotions directly on the search results page.</li>
<li>Variant support: Enables searching for product variations (e.g., color, size).</li>
<li>Category page search: Improve search functionality on specific product category pages.</li>
<li>Taxonomy search: Allow searching within product classifications (e.g., brands, colors).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.expertrec.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.expertrec.com/wordpress-fastest-site-search-plugin-step-by-step-details/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cloudinfra.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new" rel="nofollow ugc">Support</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.expertrec.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact Us</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Pricing</h3>
We offer a free plan that supports up to 100 products or documents. Paid plans start from 9 USD onwards.
<h3>Feedback and Support</h3>
Our support team is here to help you whenever you need it. Reach out to us via chat on <a href="https://www.expertrec.com" rel="nofollow ugc">our website</a> or by email at <a href="mailto:support@expertrec.com" rel="nofollow ugc">support@expertrec.com</a>. We’ll get back to you promptly.
<h3>Build Process</h3>
This plugin includes minified JavaScript files for production use. The source code for these files is available in the React frontend directory.
Minified Files: 
– <code>assets/js/main.js</code> – Minified React application code
Source Code Repository: 
The complete source code for all minified JavaScript files is publicly available at: 
https://github.com/expertrec/wp-fastest-site-search
Source Code Location: 
The source code for these minified files is located in the <code>plugin_fe/</code> directory: 
– React application source: <code>plugin_fe/src/</code> 
– Build configuration: <code>plugin_fe/package.json</code> and <code>plugin_fe/webpack.config.js</code>
Build Process: 
1. The React application is built using npm/webpack 
2. Source files are compiled and minified for production 
3. Minified files are copied to <code>plugin_be/assets/js/</code> for WordPress integration
Development: 
To modify the JavaScript code: 
1. Edit files in <code>plugin_fe/src/</code> 
2. Run <code>npm run build</code> in the <code>plugin_fe/</code> directory 
3. The minified output will be generated in <code>plugin_fe/build/</code> 
4. Copy the minified files to <code>plugin_be/assets/js/</code>
Build Tools Used: 
– Webpack for bundling 
– Babel for JavaScript transpilation 
– CSS loaders for styling 
– UglifyJS for minification
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to several external services to provide enhanced search functionality and analytics. Here’s what data is sent and when:
ExpertRec Search Services (expertrec.com, cse.expertrec.com, cseb.expertrec.com, data.expertrec.com, fe.expertrec.com) 
* What it’s used for: Core search functionality, indexing, and search results delivery 
* What data is sent: Public website content (pages, posts, products, categories), search queries, and user interactions 
* When it’s sent: During indexing, search requests, and user interactions 
* Terms of Service: <a href="https://www.expertrec.com/terms-of-service/" rel="nofollow ugc">ExpertRec Terms of Service</a> 
* Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.expertrec.com/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">ExpertRec Privacy Policy</a>
IP Geolocation Service (ipapi.co) 
* What it’s used for: Country-based search customization and analytics 
* What data is sent: User’s IP address to determine country location 
* When it’s sent: When the search interface loads 
* Terms of Service: <a href="https://ip-api.com/docs/legal" rel="nofollow ugc">IP-API Terms of Service</a> 
* Privacy Policy: <a href="https://ip-api.com/docs/legal" rel="nofollow ugc">IP-API Privacy Policy</a>
Google Tag Manager (googletagmanager.com) 
* What it’s used for: Analytics and tracking user interactions 
* What data is sent: Page views, user interactions, and search behavior 
* When it’s sent: During user interactions with the search interface 
* Terms of Service: <a href="https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Tag Manager Terms</a> 
* Privacy Policy: <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Privacy Policy</a>
Yandex Analytics (mc.yandex.ru) 
* What it’s used for: Website analytics and user behavior tracking 
* What data is sent: Page views and user interactions 
* When it’s sent: During user interactions with the search interface 
* Terms of Service: <a href="https://yandex.com/legal/termsofservice/" rel="nofollow ugc">Yandex Terms of Service</a> 
* Privacy Policy: <a href="https://yandex.com/legal/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Yandex Privacy Policy</a>
Sentry Error Tracking (sentry.io) 
* What it’s used for: Error monitoring and debugging 
* What data is sent: Error logs and debugging information 
* When it’s sent: When errors occur in the plugin 
* Terms of Service: <a href="https://sentry.io/legal/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Sentry Terms of Service</a> 
* Privacy Policy: <a href="https://sentry.io/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Sentry Privacy Policy</a>

WP Fastest Site Search

Expertrec is great for expanding your WordPress search functionalities.
It has lots of custimization options and settings which can get you close to your desired result. 
The support is also great, they answer quickly and will do anything to solve your problem.

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