SearchWP Live Ajax Search

Standard WordPress search makes visitors submit a query and wait for a new page. SearchWP Live Ajax Search uses Ajax to show matching results right under the search field, and the list updates with each keystroke. People can spot the right page or product sooner and refine their query without leaving the page they are on.

The plugin enables live search once it is installed, so no coding is needed. You can choose a results template, adjust the look of the autocomplete dropdown, and set how results are weighted and ordered. It also covers WooCommerce product search, and you can add search forms to pages and posts with a Gutenberg block. That makes it a fit for shops, blogs and sites with a lot of content.

Features

• Live results as you type: Matching results appear under the search field while visitors type and refine with every keystroke, so nobody waits for a page reload to see what the site has.
• Live search enabled on install: Live Ajax search is turned on automatically after installation, so the search bar works right away and you do not need any technical setup or coding skills.
• Results templates: Pick from ready-made templates to change how search results look, so the live search interface stays tidy and easy for visitors to read.
• Customizable autocomplete dropdown: Adjust the styling and width of the autocomplete dropdown, and set the maximum number of results shown, so it matches the design of your site.
• Weighted autofill suggestions: Algorithm settings and weighting adjustments let you tune the suggestions, so visitors are shown more relevant matches while they type.
• Control result order: Prioritize which results come first based on keywords or content importance, so your most relevant pages appear at the top of the list.
• WooCommerce product search: Turn on live Ajax search for your WooCommerce store so customers can find products as they type into the search field.
• Search forms and Gutenberg block: Build search forms with ready-made layouts and flexible styling, then insert them on any page or post using a Gutenberg block, no code required.

Best for

• WooCommerce stores that want faster product discovery
• Blogs and content-heavy sites with large archives
• Site owners who want live search without coding