Description
FloInfo38 Search Tool is a powerful yet simple plugin that adds an Ajax-powered search form to your WordPress site. It allows visitors to search through your pages and posts with real-time results.
Features:
- Real-time Ajax search (no page reload)
- Search in pages, posts, or both
- Three shortcodes for different search types
- Customizable search options
- Exclude specific pages from search results
- Smart keyword filtering
- SEO-friendly search (includes meta titles, descriptions, and keywords)
- Relevance scoring system
- Cache system for better performance
- Responsive design
- Lightweight and fast
Available Shortcodes:
[floinfo38_search]– Search in pages and posts (based on your settings)[floinfo38_search_posts]– Search only in posts[floinfo38_search_pages]– Search only in pages
Support
For support, please contact:
* Website: https://www.floinfo38.fr
* Email: contact@floinfo38.fr
Privacy Policy
FloInfo38 Search Tool does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All search operations are performed locally on your WordPress installation.
Credits
Developed by Florian MARREL – Flo Info 38
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/floinfo38-search-tooldirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Settings -> FloInfo38 ST screen to configure the plugin.
- Add one of the shortcodes to any page or post where you want the search form to appear.
FAQ
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How do I add the search form to my site?
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Simply add one of these shortcodes to any page or post:
*[floinfo38_search]for general search
*[floinfo38_search_posts]for posts only
*[floinfo38_search_pages]for pages only -
What is the minimum search length?
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The search requires at least 3 characters to avoid performance issues and provide relevant results.
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Can I exclude certain pages from search results?
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Yes! Go to Settings -> FloInfo38 ST and check the pages you want to exclude from search results.
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Does it work with custom post types?
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Currently, the plugin supports standard WordPress pages and posts. Custom post type support may be added in future versions.
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How does the relevance scoring work?
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The search assigns points based on where keywords are found:
* Title match: 30 points
* Content match: 10 points
* SEO meta match: 5 pointsResults are then sorted by total score, with pages optionally prioritized.
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Contributors & Developers
“FloInfo38 Search Tool” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.2.0
- Fixed WordPress Coding Standards compliance
- Added proper nonce verification
- Improved security with wp_unslash() for POST data
- Added GPL v3 license header
- Improved cache management
- Fixed direct database queries
- Enhanced input sanitization
- Better error handling
- Properly enqueued all JavaScript and CSS
- Added unique prefixes to all functions and options
- Updated plugin name to “FloInfo38 Search Tool”
- Updated shortcodes to use new naming convention
1.1.0
- Added support for SEO meta fields
- Improved relevance scoring
- Added cache system
- Performance optimizations
1.0.0
- Initial release