Title: Aknex Fast Product Search for WooCommerce Author: AknexDigital Published: October 2, 2026 Last modified: October 3, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/aknex-fast-product-search.svg) # Aknex Fast Product Search for WooCommerce By [AknexDigital](https://profiles.wordpress.org/akifquddus/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/aknex-fast-product-search.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/aknex-fast-product-search/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/aknex-fast-product-search/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/aknex-fast-product-search/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/aknex-fast-product-search/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aknex-fast-product-search/) ## Description Aknex Fast Product Search replaces the default WooCommerce product search with a lightning-fast, search-as-you-type widget backed by its own denormalized MySQL index. Because search queries run against a single flat index table instead of `wp_posts` and `wp_postmeta`, results are returned in milliseconds even on shared hosting with 100,000+ products. ### Premium Turbo edition A separately licensed Turbo edition includes: * **SHORTINIT direct search** — uses a lightweight endpoint when supported by the host, with the WordPress REST API as a fallback. * **License management** — activate and validate an Aknex license for the Turbo site. * **Automatic updates** — receive Turbo releases through the WordPress plugin updater while the license is valid. An active Aknex license is required. [Learn about Turbo](https://aknexdigital.com/aknex-fast-product-search). **Key features:** * **Variation-aware** — variations are indexed as individual rows. Choose between three result modes per widget instance: parents only, all variations as standalone results, or variations collapsed under their parent. * **Field-scoped search** — restrict search to any combination of title, SKU, categories, tags, and attributes using a simple shortcode parameter. * **Configurable index fields** — choose which product data (SKU, categories, tags, attributes, short description) is included in the full-text index via the admin settings page. * **REST transport** — search requests run through a dedicated WordPress REST API route for compatibility with WordPress.org requirements. * **Gutenberg block + shortcode** — embed the search widget anywhere. An optional filter automatically replaces the default WooCommerce search form site-wide. * **Smart indexing** — full rebuild runs as a chunked, resumable background job using Action Scheduler (bundled with WooCommerce). Incremental updates are queued automatically on product save, stock change, and deletion. A nightly reconciliation job keeps the index consistent. * **Micro-cache** — a short-lived database cache layer prevents redundant queries for popular search terms under high traffic. * **Rate limiting** — configurable per-IP request throttling protects the search endpoint. * **WP-CLI support** — `wp fastsearch rebuild`, `wp fastsearch status`, and `wp fastsearch flush` commands for DevOps workflows. * **HPOS compatible** — fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage. * **Multisite ready** — one index table per site via `$wpdb->prefix`. **Shortcode usage:** ``` [fastsearch] ``` Optional attributes: * `placeholder` — input placeholder text * `mode` — `parents` (default), `all`, or `collapse` * `fields` — comma-separated: `title`, `sku`, `categories`, `tags`, `attributes`, or `all` (default) * `cat` — restrict results to a category ID * `limit` — number of results (1–50, default 10) Example: `[fastsearch mode="collapse" fields="title,sku" limit="8"]` **Requirements:** * WordPress 6.2 or later * WooCommerce 8.0 or later * PHP 7.4 or later * MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+ with InnoDB and FULLTEXT support If FULLTEXT indexing is unavailable on your host, the plugin automatically falls back to prefix-LIKE mode with a notice in the admin dashboard. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * FastSearch Fast WooCommerce live search widget. ## Installation 1. Upload the `aknex-fast-product-search` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install through the WordPress plugin screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress. 3. Navigate to **WooCommerce > FastSearch** to configure settings. 4. Click **Rebuild index** to build the initial product index. 5. Add `[fastsearch]` to any page or widget area, or enable **Replace WooCommerce search form** in settings to replace the theme’s search form automatically. **Recommended after installation:** * After changing any **Index fields** settings, click **Rebuild index** to apply the changes. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin require WooCommerce? Yes. Aknex Fast Product Search is a WooCommerce extension and will not activate without WooCommerce installed and active. ### Will it work with variable products and variations? Yes. Variable products and their variations are indexed individually, giving you precise control over how variations appear in results via the `mode` shortcode attribute. ### What happens if my server does not support FULLTEXT indexing? The plugin detects this at activation and falls back to prefix-LIKE search mode automatically. You will see a notice in the admin dashboard. Search still works correctly in LIKE mode; you lose mid-word matching for longer tokens. ### Does the plugin add load to my database on every search? Queries run against the plugin’s own index table — a single flat, indexed table. The search path never touches `wp_posts` or `wp_postmeta`. Combined with the built- in micro-cache, repeated popular queries are served from a cache table with zero query overhead. ### How do I keep the index up to date? The index is updated automatically when products are saved, their stock status changes, or they are deleted. A nightly reconciliation job also runs to catch any missed changes. You can trigger a full rebuild at any time from the settings page or via WP-CLI (`wp fastsearch rebuild`). ### Is the plugin multisite compatible? Yes. Each site in a multisite network gets its own index table via WordPress’s ` $wpdb->prefix`. ### What data is stored, and is any data sent externally? The plugin stores a denormalized copy of your product data (title, SKU, categories, tags, attributes, price, stock status, image URL, product URL) in a local database table. No data is sent to any external service. All processing happens on your own server. ### How do I remove all plugin data on uninstall? Enable **Delete all data on uninstall** in the plugin settings before deactivating and deleting the plugin. When enabled, all index tables and plugin options are removed on uninstall. ### Can I use multiple search widgets on one page? Yes. Each `[fastsearch]` shortcode instance is independent and can be configured with different parameters. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f4aee322eb6b0ae9da9447f665e053486de2107752246b689ccda4efa7aa8b90? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Game Changer for WooCommerce Search & User Experience!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/game-changer-for-woocommerce-search-user-experience/)󠁿 [zahidahmad9](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zahidahmad9/) October 2, 2026 I have been using Aknex Fast Product Search on my WooCommerce store, and it has significantly improved the overall user experience. Before installing this plugin, the default WordPress search was slow and often missed key product attributes. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aknex-fast-product-search/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Aknex Fast Product Search for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ AknexDigital ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/akifquddus/) [Translate “Aknex Fast Product Search for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/aknex-fast-product-search) ### Interested in development? 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