<p>Help customers find products in real-time using <strong>fast and instant</strong> Ajax-based search in your WooCommerce stores. The Ajax instant search extension for WooCommerce helps customers locate their desired products with relevant search suggestions in real-time as they type in their query. Saves time and a trip to the search result page to find desired products.</p>
<p>With dedicated dropdowns for products & pages, categories, and brands, customers can further filter results with pinpoint accuracy. Moreover, with detailed search templates, customers can not only see relevant products, but also categories and pages relevant to their queries.</p>
<p>With extensive customization functionality, merchants can choose from 3 different search engines: WordPress default search, WooCommerce default search, and the plugin’s custom search. In addition to this, using shortcode, merchants can place instant search anywhere they like and hide or show product elements like price, add to cart, stock status, excerpt, content, tags, sales badges, thumbnail, and more.</p>
<h2>Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Add an Ajax-based instant search bar to your WooCommerce stores</li>
<li>Fully detailed search suggestions for an accurate searching experience</li>
<li>Choose from 3 different search engines(result pages):
<ul>
<li>WordPress default search</li>
<li>WooCommerce default search</li>
<li>Custom plugin search</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Choose to replace WooCommerce/WordPress default search with Ajax instant search</li>
<li>Place Ajax instant search anywhere using a shortcode</li>
<li>Define the minimum number of characters input to display the search result</li>
<li>Define the maximum number of search results in signly suggestion</li>
<li>Customize search field’s:
<ul>
<li>Title</li>
<li>Placeholder</li>
<li>Button text</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Choose to display half or full width</li>
<li>Let customers filter search results from:
<ul>
<li>All pages</li>
<li>Products only</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Enable/Disable search sorting dropdown</li>
<li>Choose to display first:
<ul>
<li>Products</li>
<li>Post & Pages</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Allow customers to filter searches based on:
<ul>
<li>Product and Pages</li>
<li>Categories</li>
<li>Brands</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Let customers search products by SKUs</li>
<li>Hide specific or out-of-stock products from search results</li>
<li>Choose to show or hide product thumbnails in suggestions</li>
<li>Choose to display product thumbnails in left or right orientation</li>
<li>Show or hide the following product elements in suggestions:
<ul>
<li>Add to cart button</li>
<li>Sale badge</li>
<li>Stock badge</li>
<li>Featured badge</li>
<li>Price</li>
<li>Excerpt</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Enable featured products that are displayed when the search bar is empty</li>
<li>Enable fuzzy strings to auto-correct spelling mistakes in search queries i.e “Wach” > “Watch”</li>
<li>Add synonyms to display results for matching terms, i.e “time piece” > “Watch”</li>
<li>Choose from 3 aesthetically pleasing search suggestion templates, which are:
<ul>
<li>Default instant search</li>
<li>Advanced search panel</li>
<li>Smart search grid</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Choose to display view all link to display detailed search results</li>
<li>Customizable text for “No result” queries</li>
<li>Style following elements of search bar:
<ul>
<li>Background color</li>
<li>Search bar text color</li>
<li>Search button color</li>
<li>Search button text color</li>
<li>Search bar border radius</li>
<li>Search icon</li>
<li>Search suggestion customization</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>View a detailed search analytics dashboard to gain insights into search trends</li>
</ul>
<h2>Show results in real time using Ajax Instant Search</h2>
<p>Show results in a flash to boost conversions using the WooCommerce Ajax search extension. This highly customizable extension lets you show search suggestions in different templates and style them to match your store’s theme. Also show categories, posts, and pages to match customers’ queries with precision.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906585" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-2.gif" alt="" width="980" height="827" /></p>
<h2>Display suggestions based on products, categories & pages</h2>
<p>Merchants can choose to display suggestions based on categories, products, and pages using the Ajax search for WooCommerce extension. Displaying suggestions this way can further enhance the conversion rate of your WooCommerce store as the customer sees more relevant products, categories, and pages, they might explore and buy more!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906593" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-3.png" alt="" width="980" height="913" /></p>
<h2>Let customers add products directly to the cart via instant search</h2>
<p>One of the main issues that instant search solves is that it quickly displays products related to the customer’s query to increase the chances of conversions before the customer’s intent changes. All that effort of displaying products instantly will be lost if the customer has to visit the product page and buy the product. This WooCommerce search plugin not only allows merchants to display all the product’s relevant information in search results, but customers can also add-to-cart their desired products directly from the suggestions.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906608" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-4-1.gif" alt="" width="980" height="827" /></p>
<h2>Use fuzzy strings and synonyms to match customers’ queries instantly</h2>
<p>Our advanced and smart Woo search extension enables merchants to use fuzzy strings to match customers’ search intentions even when they are misspelled. It also enables merchants to add synonyms against product titles so customers can actually get what they are looking for. These smart features of Ajax instant search ensure that all queries convert!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906614" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-5.png" alt="" width="980" height="449" /></p>
<h2>Exclude products and hide out-of-stock products from search</h2>
<p>In addition to other customization functionalities, this smart WooCommerce product search plugin enables merchants to either show out-of-stock products with an out-of-stock tag or they simply hide out-of-stock products from search suggestions. Moreover, merchants can also hide specific products from search results if they choose to.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906617" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-6.png" alt="" width="980" height="454" /></p>
<h2>Choose from a variety of search filters to choose from</h2>
<p>With extensive customization options, this smart, Ajax-based search extension enables merchants to display search suggestions based on various filters such as categories, brands, SKUs, and more.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906620" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-7.png" alt="" width="980" height="939" /></p>
<h2>Extensive search customization options</h2>
<p>With multiple customization features, merchants can choose to style the search bar display and the suggestions section in various ways.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906626" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-8.png" alt="" width="980" height="491" /></p>
<h2>Detailed search dashboard to gain customer insights</h2>
<p>Get detailed insights on user search trends using Ajax instant search for WooCommerce extension. In this detailed dashboard, merchants can view information like:</p>
<ul>
<li>View search and click data</li>
<li>View top clicked products</li>
<li>View top searched products</li>
<li>View queries with no result</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005906630" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/woocommerce-ajax-search-9.png" alt="" width="980" height="931" /></p>

Ajax Instant Search

<p>Provide a fast and effective live search bar to show relevant results as the customers type their query.</p>

<h2><b>Manage categories, assign products, and build smarter filters — all in one workflow.</b></h2>
<p class="p1">Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is built for store owners who manage <b>large or complex category structures</b> and want full control — without repetitive manual work.</p>
<p class="p1">Instead of editing categories and product assignments one by one, you work in a <b>structured, table-based interface</b> that lets you manage categories, move products in bulk, and build advanced frontend filters efficiently.</p>
<p class="p1">Whether you’re organizing a growing catalog or maintaining a large store, Bulk Category Editor helps you stay organized, consistent, and in control.</p>
<h3>Top Benefits:</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-primary">
<li>Bulk add, edit, and organize categories from one table</li>
<li>Move products between categories in bulk with precision</li>
<li>Build advanced frontend filters without custom code</li>
<li>Keep category structures consistent across stores (import & export)</li>
<li>Save time and avoid errors in large catalogs</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="p1"><b>Master Your WooCommerce Categories</b></h3>
<p class="p1"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.011em">Managing hundreds or thousands of categories doesn’t have to be chaotic.</span></p>
<p class="p2">Bulk Category Editor gives you a <b>clear overview of your entire category structure</b>, allowing you to edit names, descriptions, slugs, images, and hierarchy efficiently — all from one interface.</p>
<p class="p2">Color-coded subcategories and inline editing make even complex category trees easy to manage.</p>
<hr />
<h4><strong>See the Plugin in Action<br />
</strong></h4>
<p class="p1">Discover how easy it is to manage your WooCommerce store with the Bulk Category Editor. Watch these quick tutorials to see it in action:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>How to Bulk Edit Categories :</b> <a href="https://youtu.be/geJcJy0x8Kc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s2">Watch the Video on YouTube</span></a></li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h3><strong>Efficient Category Management</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-categories.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734006654070 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-categories.png" alt="Bulk Category Editor - home" width="1507" height="1246" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Edit category titles, descriptions, slugs, images, and hierarchy directly in the table.</p>
<ul>
<li>Color-coded subcategories for better overview</li>
<li>Toggle category descriptions on or off</li>
<li>View category IDs, product counts, and links instantly</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Perfect for stores with deep or frequently changing category structures.</p>
<h3></h3>
<h3 class="p1"><b>Parent Category Selection Made Easy</b></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.4.8-select2.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734004505211 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.4.8-select2.png" alt="Select parent category " width="783" height="578" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Each category includes a built-in filter to quickly find and assign parent categories.</p>
<ul>
<li>Search and select parent categories efficiently</li>
<li>Remove parent categories individually or in bulk</li>
<li>Keep hierarchy clean and consistent</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">This reduces friction when working with large category trees.</p>
<h3></h3>
<h3><b>Drag & Drop Category Sorting</b></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Drag-and-drop-categories.gif"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734004970302 size-large" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Drag-and-drop-categories.gif?w=980" alt="Drag and drop categories" width="980" height="551" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Reorder your categories visually using drag and drop.</p>
<ul>
<li>Instantly change category order</li>
<li>No manual position editing</li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: -0.011em">Ideal for stores where category order matters</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Add Categories with Ease</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-add-categories.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734006654068 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-add-categories.png" alt="Bulk Category Editor - add categories" width="1507" height="1205" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Create categories individually or in bulk.</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Single category creation</b> for precise updates</li>
<li><b>Bulk category creation</b> using comma-separated lists</li>
<li>Set parent categories and images during creation</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Perfect for rapid catalog expansion.</p>
<h3><strong>Product Categorization</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-move-products.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734006654073 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-move-products.png" alt="Bulk Category Editor - move products" width="1507" height="1120" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">The <b>Move Products</b> tab lets you manage product-category relationships efficiently.</p>
<ul>
<li>Select products from one or multiple categories</li>
<li>View product image, SKU, stock, and prices</li>
<li>Add, replace, or remove categories in bulk</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">This turns product categorization from a repetitive task into a fast, controlled process.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>Frontend Product Filters</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-filters.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734006654071 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-filters.png" alt="Bulk Category Editor - filters" width="1507" height="1234" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Create advanced product filters for your shop pages — directly from the plugin.</p>
<ul>
<li class="li1">Build category and attribute filters in bulk</li>
<li class="li1">Customize labels, colors, layouts, and visibility</li>
<li class="li1">Exclude categories and fine-tune queries</li>
<li class="li1">Copy a shortcode and place filters anywhere</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Fully compatible with themes, widgets, and page builders like Elementor.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3><b>Flexible Display Options</b></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.5.5-frontend-filter.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734005777818" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.5.5-frontend-filter.png?w=896" alt="Bulk Category Editor - frontend filter" width="896" height="882" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Filters can be shown:</p>
<ul>
<li class="li1">as a toggleable menu</li>
<li class="li1">or permanently visible</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">You decide how customers browse your store.</p>
<h3><strong>Import & Export Categories</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-import-export.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734006654072 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wbc-2.6.2-import-export.png" alt="Bulk Category Editor - import & export" width="1507" height="672" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Synchronize categories across multiple WooCommerce stores.</p>
<ul>
<li>Export categories as CSV for backup or editing</li>
<li>Import categories into another store instantly</li>
<li>Maintain consistent category structures across projects</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Ideal for agencies, multi-store setups, and migrations.</p>
<h4 class="p1"><b>Who Bulk Category Editor Is For</b></h4>
<ul>
<li>Stores with large or complex category structures</li>
<li>Merchants who frequently reorganize catalogs</li>
<li>Shops that need bulk product categorization</li>
<li>Stores that want advanced frontend filtering without custom code</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="p1"><b>Who It’s Probably Not For</b></h4>
<ul>
<li>Stores with very small catalogs</li>
<li>Shops that never change categories or filters</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>

Bulk Category Editor

<p>Bulk-manage WooCommerce categories, products, and filters — import, export, and edit from one interface.</p>

Ajax Instant Search vs Bulk Category Editor