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SearchWP
Content-rich or document-heavy sites that need custom fields, taxonomies and files searched with tunable relevance.
95feature scorevs ElasticPress
Best ElasticPress alternatives
7 search plugins compared with ElasticPress on features, pricing and WordPress.org stats.
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Ajax Search Lite
Sites that want a free, self-hosted live search bar now, with a clear upgrade path to advanced filtering and document search.
84feature scorevs ElasticPress
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Relevanssi
Blogs, publishers and documentation sites that want relevance-ranked search with logs and synonyms without paying.
82feature scorevs ElasticPress
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WP Search with Algolia
Developer-led and content-heavy sites that want Algolia's hosted, typo-tolerant search inside WordPress.
84feature scorevs ElasticPress
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FiboSearch – Ajax Search for WooCommerce
WooCommerce stores that want a fast, attractive live product search bar with minimal setup.
64feature scorevs ElasticPress
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Ivory Search
Sites that need several targeted search forms and live search on a small budget.
61feature scorevs ElasticPress
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Jetpack Search
Small to mid-sized sites and stores that want hosted instant search with minimal setup.
57feature scorevs ElasticPress