WP Fastest Site Search

Replace the default search with ExpertRec's powerful and fully customizable WordPress search plugin.

100+ active installs

5.0

(27 ratings)

Free on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping WP Fastest Site Search running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 7.0.2

Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.

Last updated

2 months ago

At least 3.8 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.1

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

5.6

Contributors

1

A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.

100+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how WP Fastest Site Search is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

98

out of 100

Well maintainedSome ratings or support history.

Maintenance

35 / 35

Updated 65 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

20 / 20

Tested to WP 7.0.2 (current).

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

14 / 15

5.0/5 across 27 rating(s).

Listing transparency

10 / 10

Provides: screenshots, description, homepage

1 of 5 measures had too little evidence to score. They are left out of the total rather than counted as zero — otherwise a plugin would be marked down for being small rather than for being poorly kept.Measured 2026-08-02 from the WordPress.org plugin registry.

Ratings

5.0

27 ratings

5★27

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

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:

**Chatgpt based page summary, Agentic search, results summary with AI and RAG based direct question answer, chat based on your site data etc.
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).
Voice search: Search for products using your voice for a hands-free experience.
Advanced search filters and facets: Refine search results with multiple filter options and dynamic facets.
PDF search: Search within PDFs uploaded to your site.
Customizable search engine rules: Fine-tune how products are searched and ranked for optimal results.
No-code UI customization: Design the search interface to match your store’s look and feel without coding.
AI-powered features:
- Personalized search: Recommends relevant products based on user behavior and purchase history.
- Intelligent filtering: Suggests filters based on the user’s search query for a more focused search.
- NLP search: Understands natural language queries to deliver accurate results even if phrased differently.
Search Analytics and Integrations:
- Track search data: Gain insights into user behavior and improve search effectiveness.
- Google Analytics integration: Analyze search data alongside other website metrics for a holistic view.
- Search API endpoints: Extend search functionality for developers through an API.
Advanced search functionality:
- Fast typeahead suggestions: Get product suggestions as you type.
- Popular query suggestions: Include trending searches to help users find what they’re looking for quickly.
- Search ranking control: Prioritize specific products in search results for promotions or bestsellers.
- Advanced word matching and typo correction: Ensure users find relevant products even with typos or misspellings.
- Multi-language support: Makes your store searchable in over 30 languages.
Enhanced search experience:
- Add to cart from search: Simplify the purchase process by allowing users to add products directly from search results.
- Search layout customization: Design a search page that aligns with your store’s overall layout.
- Highlight search terms: Emphasize searched terms within search results for clarity.
- Unlimited search filters: Create as many filters as needed for precise product searches.
- Customizable sort order: Allow users to sort search results by various criteria (e.g., price, popularity).
- Instant search suggestions: Get suggestions the moment you start typing.
- Filter suggestions: Refine search suggestions based on specific filters applied.
- Synonym management: Define synonyms to ensure users find products even if they use different terms.
- Search redirects: Direct users to specific landing pages based on their search queries.
- Zero-character suggestions: Get product suggestions even if you haven’t typed anything yet.
- No results customization: Personalize the results displayed when no search results are found.
- Boosting rules: Highlight specific products in search results for targeted promotions.
- Visual merchandising: Design the search results page to visually promote specific products.
- Promotional banners: Display targeted promotions directly on the search results page.
- Variant support: Enables searching for product variations (e.g., color, size).
- Category page search: Improve search functionality on specific product category pages.
- Taxonomy search: Allow searching within product classifications (e.g., brands, colors).

Pricing

We offer a free plan that supports up to 100 products or documents. Paid plans start from 9 USD onwards.

Feedback and Support

Our support team is here to help you whenever you need it. Reach out to us via chat on our website or by email at support@expertrec.com. We’ll get back to you promptly.

Build Process

This plugin includes minified JavaScript files for production use. The source code for these files is available in the React frontend directory.

Minified Files:
– assets/js/main.js – 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 plugin_fe/ directory:
– React application source: plugin_fe/src/
– Build configuration: plugin_fe/package.json and plugin_fe/webpack.config.js

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 plugin_be/assets/js/ for WordPress integration

Development:
To modify the JavaScript code:
1. Edit files in plugin_fe/src/
2. Run npm run build in the plugin_fe/ directory
3. The minified output will be generated in plugin_fe/build/
4. Copy the minified files to plugin_be/assets/js/

Build Tools Used:
– Webpack for bundling
– Babel for JavaScript transpilation
– CSS loaders for styling
– UglifyJS for minification

External Services

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: ExpertRec Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy: ExpertRec Privacy Policy

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: IP-API Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy: IP-API Privacy Policy

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: Google Tag Manager Terms
* Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

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: Yandex Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy: Yandex Privacy Policy

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: Sentry Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy: Sentry Privacy Policy

Do you offer a Free plan?

Yes, we do provide a free plan for WooCommerce stores and WordPress sites. However, the product count or page/post count should not exceed 100.

How to use WP Fastest Site Search?

Knowledge Base

Is WP Fastest Site Search compatible with WooCommerce?

Yes, WP Fastest Site Search is fully compatible with WooCommerce. In fact, it offers functionalities specifically designed to enhance the search experience within your WooCommerce store. Upon installation on a WooCommerce platform, the plugin automatically tailors itself to search your products. This eliminates the need for any additional configuration. Furthermore, ExpertRec empowers your customers to refine their searches using product categories, tags, or other relevant attributes. This level of filtering ensures they can quickly find exactly what they’re looking for. But that’s not all! The plugin leverages advanced algorithms to ensure the most relevant products surface for each customer’s search query. This not only improves customer satisfaction but can also lead to increased conversions within your WooCommerce store.

Search doesn’t work after installing the plugin

Please ensure that you complete the signup process for integrating our search into your site. If the search still doesn’t work, refresh your site and try again. If the issue persists, please contact our support team

I don’t have a search bar on my site. Will a search bar be added by this plugin?

Yes, we will automatically add a search bar to your site if one does not already exist. If you want to change the placement of the search bar, please contact our support team

Do you offer UI customization support?

Yes, we do offer UI customizations to match our search results with your site’s theme. There will be a nominal one-time fee for this service.

Does this plugin power category pages?

Yes, it powers category pages, providing excellent rendering speed and powerful merchandising capabilities at each category page level.

Does this plugin support variants?

Yes, we do support variant display, such as color swatches, size, etc. Please contact support@expertrec.com to enable this feature.

Can I search for other content besides products, pages, and posts?

Yes, by default, the plugin will index only products, pages, and posts. However, you can include other custom types from the ‘Custom Post Types’ menu.

Does this plugin offer Product Attributes and Metafields in the filters?

Please select the required Product Attributes and Metafields from the ‘Custom Attributes’ menu, and proceed with the reindexing. They will then be available as part of the filters.

Does the plugin provide search shortcode?

Yes, the plugin provides a search shortcode. You can use the shortcode to integrate our search into any pages you want.

Does it support voice search?

Yes, it supports voice search. The ExpertRec site search widget supports voice search on the Chrome browser.

How can I ask a question?

You can ask a question by sending an email to support@expertrec.com, or you can raise a support ticket

Does this plugin collect my private data?

No, the plugin prioritizes your privacy and only collects public data from your website, such as pages, posts, products, and categories. For communication purposes, we do collect your email address and a phone number. We will never collect any other private information beyond this.

Plugin details

Version5.4.20

Last updated2026-05-29 2:34pm GMT

Added2019-01-07

Requires WordPress5.6

Tested up to7.0.2

Requires PHP7.1

Tags on WordPress.org

advanced search

ajax search

site search

voice search

woocommerce search

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WP Fastest Site Search

Replace the default search with ExpertRec's powerful and fully customizable WordPress search plugin.

100+ active installs

5.0

(27 ratings)

Free on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping WP Fastest Site Search running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 7.0.2

Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.

Last updated

2 months ago

At least 3.8 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.1

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

5.6

Contributors

1

A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.

100+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how WP Fastest Site Search is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

98

out of 100

Well maintainedSome ratings or support history.

Maintenance

35 / 35

Updated 65 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

20 / 20

Tested to WP 7.0.2 (current).

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

14 / 15

5.0/5 across 27 rating(s).

Listing transparency

10 / 10

Provides: screenshots, description, homepage

Ratings

5.0

27 ratings

5★27

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

**Chatgpt based page summary, Agentic search, results summary with AI and RAG based direct question answer, chat based on your site data etc.
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).
Voice search: Search for products using your voice for a hands-free experience.
Advanced search filters and facets: Refine search results with multiple filter options and dynamic facets.
PDF search: Search within PDFs uploaded to your site.
Customizable search engine rules: Fine-tune how products are searched and ranked for optimal results.
No-code UI customization: Design the search interface to match your store’s look and feel without coding.
AI-powered features:
- Personalized search: Recommends relevant products based on user behavior and purchase history.
- Intelligent filtering: Suggests filters based on the user’s search query for a more focused search.
- NLP search: Understands natural language queries to deliver accurate results even if phrased differently.
Search Analytics and Integrations:
- Track search data: Gain insights into user behavior and improve search effectiveness.
- Google Analytics integration: Analyze search data alongside other website metrics for a holistic view.
- Search API endpoints: Extend search functionality for developers through an API.
Advanced search functionality:
- Fast typeahead suggestions: Get product suggestions as you type.
- Popular query suggestions: Include trending searches to help users find what they’re looking for quickly.
- Search ranking control: Prioritize specific products in search results for promotions or bestsellers.
- Advanced word matching and typo correction: Ensure users find relevant products even with typos or misspellings.
- Multi-language support: Makes your store searchable in over 30 languages.
Enhanced search experience:
- Add to cart from search: Simplify the purchase process by allowing users to add products directly from search results.
- Search layout customization: Design a search page that aligns with your store’s overall layout.
- Highlight search terms: Emphasize searched terms within search results for clarity.
- Unlimited search filters: Create as many filters as needed for precise product searches.
- Customizable sort order: Allow users to sort search results by various criteria (e.g., price, popularity).
- Instant search suggestions: Get suggestions the moment you start typing.
- Filter suggestions: Refine search suggestions based on specific filters applied.
- Synonym management: Define synonyms to ensure users find products even if they use different terms.
- Search redirects: Direct users to specific landing pages based on their search queries.
- Zero-character suggestions: Get product suggestions even if you haven’t typed anything yet.
- No results customization: Personalize the results displayed when no search results are found.
- Boosting rules: Highlight specific products in search results for targeted promotions.
- Visual merchandising: Design the search results page to visually promote specific products.
- Promotional banners: Display targeted promotions directly on the search results page.
- Variant support: Enables searching for product variations (e.g., color, size).
- Category page search: Improve search functionality on specific product category pages.
- Taxonomy search: Allow searching within product classifications (e.g., brands, colors).