What’s the best paid search plugin for WordPress?

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There are so many search plugins listed online, but I’ve never actually used one. I need a solid paid search plugin for my property site. Anyone here tried any reliable ones and can share some feedback?

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I’d recommend Ajax Search Lite.

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ElasticPress is a good option. If you want something that’s free or paid, check out Relevanssi.

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I had written something but removed it… anyway, Relevanssi is worth trying if you want something reliable.

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Kerry said:
I had written something but removed it… anyway, Relevanssi is worth trying if you want something reliable.

Relevanssi’s code is great. Unlike WordPress core’s slow MySQL LIKE ‘%searchterm%’ method, it handles MySQL searches more efficiently.

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Check out FacetWP. It’s good for advanced filtering.

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Be careful with some of the plugins listed here. They can slow down your site since they rely heavily on MySQL text searches. We ended up building our own solution with a separate search server (ElasticSearch, Manticore, Solr) for better performance.

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@Hayes
Yeah, that’s exactly why I’m looking for a plugin that shifts the load to a third-party service. Search processes can really eat up server resources.

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Just code your own search. It’s easier than you think.

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For a free Ajax live search plugin, you can try this: https://theplusblocks.com/plus-blocks/advanced-wp-ajax-searchbar/

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Here’s another one to check out: eCommerce Site Search ▷ DOOFINDER Search Solutions