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SearchUs<\/strong> (SearchUs by FunnelWon) after free or paid license activation<\/strong> replaces or powers your WordPress search with a dedicated index, relevance-ranked results, and a results page (SERP) you control. Until activation, visitor search on Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Requires PHP 7.4+. Free<\/strong> plans include \u201cSearch powered by FunnelWon\u201d attribution on results where the API returns it; paid<\/strong> plans may remove attribution per license. No remote code execution. After license activation<\/strong>, the plugin communicates with FunnelWon's API for indexing, visitor search results, and license handling; usage counters support plan limits on the service. No third-party advertising or behavioral-tracking scripts for FunnelWon\u2019s benefit.<\/p>\n\n This plugin connects to FunnelWon SearchUs<\/strong> (hosted API and account dashboard at https:\/\/searchus.funnelwon.com). Use of the service is subject to our Terms and Privacy (links below).<\/p>\n\n When data is sent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n What is sent (summary)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n What stays on your server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Legal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n For more detail, see the Privacy<\/strong> section below and the in-plugin FAQ.<\/p>\n\n Licensing and API<\/strong><\/p>\n\n When the plugin contacts FunnelWon's (SearchUs) services\u2014for license validation<\/strong>, indexing<\/strong>, search results<\/strong>, or configuration sync<\/strong>\u2014it may send your site URL<\/strong>, API key<\/strong> (if you have entered one), plugin version<\/strong>, and other technical data needed to operate the service. Your site URL is used among other things to apply your plan and allowed environments<\/strong> (for example production, staging, and development URLs permitted under your license). After you complete license activation<\/strong>, indexing and visitor search send the content and metadata described in the plugin and settings (e.g. pages, posts, products) and each search query to the API as needed to build the index and return results; see the Description and External services sections above. Before activation, those API-backed search flows are not used for front-end Support (information you choose to share)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n If you contact support, we may ask you to share diagnostic details<\/strong> so we can reproduce issues and spot conflicts\u2014for example your hosting provider or environment<\/strong>, active WordPress theme<\/strong> (name and version), and list of active plugins<\/strong>, often by pasting Tools \u2192 Site Health \u2192 Info<\/strong> from your admin. You decide what to send; we use it only to troubleshoot (including cache and plugin conflicts) and improve compatibility. Unless a future feature clearly discloses it and asks for consent, the plugin does not<\/strong> automatically upload your theme or full plugin list to us solely for support.<\/p>\n\n What the plugin sends automatically (no separate ad or marketing profile)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n What we do not do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Personal data (PII) in plain language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n SearchUs is not<\/strong> designed to collect visitor identities for marketing. However, search queries<\/strong> can contain anything a visitor types, and indexed content<\/strong> may include names, emails, or other data you<\/strong> published on the site\u2014those flows are part of normal search and indexing, not a separate \u201cPII harvesting\u201d feature. If you are a data controller<\/strong> for your site\u2019s visitors, you should describe SearchUs in your<\/strong> privacy policy (and comply with applicable law). FunnelWon\u2019s own handling of data received through the service is described in our policies below.<\/p>\n\n Terms of Service and Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Use of the hosted SearchUs service is governed by our Terms of Service<\/strong> and Privacy Policy<\/strong> on the SearchSaaS dashboard site:<\/p>\n\n For retention, security, legal bases, subprocessors, and other details, see the Privacy Policy link above. That policy governs FunnelWon \/ SearchUs as the service provider; your site still needs its own policy where required. The Privacy Policy is also published at https:\/\/funnelwon.com\/privacy\/ for convenience.<\/p>\n\n The plugin bundles Driver.js<\/strong> (https:\/\/github.com\/kamranahmedse\/driver.js) under the MIT License<\/strong> for the in-admin setup walkthrough. Source is included under Before the first successful reindex:<\/strong> With license activation complete and SearchUs handling visitor search (the default), searches are sent to the SearchUs API. If nothing has been indexed yet, visitors often see no results<\/strong>\u2014the plugin does not<\/strong> switch back to WordPress\u2019s built-in search in that mode. Run a full reindex as soon as setup allows. If you need core WordPress search until indexing finishes, choose Use default WordPress results page<\/strong> under SERP \u2192 Layout in settings.<\/p>\n\n\n Yes. Run a full site reindex from the plugin admin (Plugin Settings \u2192 Reindex \/ crawl area) after activation and when you add or change a lot of content. Optional auto-crawl can then keep the index updated when you publish or update posts\/pages.<\/p>\n\n After your license is activated<\/strong>, visitor search uses the SearchUs API (unless you chose \u201cdefault WordPress results\u201d under SERP \u2192 Layout). Until the first full reindex has completed<\/strong>, many sites will show empty search results<\/strong>\u2014that is expected, not a fallback to WordPress\u2019s native search. Complete a full reindex to populate the service index; use the default WordPress results option temporarily if you need the theme\u2019s normal search while indexing is still running.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. Under SERP \u2192 Layout, choose \"Use default WordPress results page.\" After license activation<\/strong>, we still supply the results and ranking via the API; your theme controls the layout. Attribution may appear on the free tier per your license and API response.<\/p><\/dd>\n When a visitor hits a 404, the plugin can show \"similar\" results derived from the URL (e.g. missing product or page). Enable it under Smart 404s in settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. Enable the product post type for indexing under Crawl \u2192 Inclusion. Product caps and ranking multipliers are under Ranking. On the SearchUs SERP template, SERP \u2192 Layout \u2192 Ecommerce Config<\/strong> controls the Buy Now<\/strong> button for simple in-stock products (checkout, cart, or off). Variable and grouped products link via the product title; external\/affiliate products can show an external buy link. Buy Now requires published WooCommerce Cart and\/or Checkout pages. Stock and price on the button are refreshed when search results load.<\/p><\/dd>\n See Privacy<\/strong> and External services<\/strong>. In short: your site URL<\/strong>, API key<\/strong> (if any), plugin version<\/strong>, and data required for indexing\/search\/API<\/strong> are transmitted after activation<\/strong> as part of the service. Theme, hosting, and plugin lists<\/strong> are not sent automatically for support\u2014you may be asked to provide those manually if you open a ticket. Junk scanner queries are blocked locally and are not sent.<\/p><\/dd>\n MySQL\/MariaDB versions follow WordPress core requirements for your WordPress version.<\/p><\/dd>\n The Tested up to<\/strong> value in the plugin header is the latest WordPress release the authors have smoke-tested with this plugin version. Use a current, supported WordPress version on your site.<\/p><\/dd>\n SearchUs is a hosted search service<\/strong>: indexing and ranked results run against FunnelWon\u2019s API after a free or paid<\/strong> API key is stored. Until you finish activation, front-end search requests use WordPress\u2019s default search so visitors are not routed through SearchUs for No. SearchUs by FunnelWon<\/strong> is developed and maintained by FunnelWon. It is not a fork of any plugin or other third-party search plugins.<\/p><\/dd>\n This is one plugin<\/strong> with the same settings UI on every plan. Upgrading means a FunnelWon \/ SearchUs license<\/strong> with higher service quotas<\/strong>, for example:<\/p>\n\n Ranking weights, intent, media extraction, SERP injections, reordering, and multi-user mode remain available in the plugin; the service applies your saved configuration when processing search and indexing. For plan comparison and pricing, see https:\/\/searchus.funnelwon.com\/<\/p><\/dd>\n Product and setup information are published on ?s=<\/code> uses WordPress\u2019s built-in search while you complete setup. It indexes pages, posts, WooCommerce products, and media (images, PDFs, videos, documents). All admin settings in this plugin are available on every plan<\/strong> (ranking weights, intent, SERP layout, media extraction, result injections, multi-user mode, and more). Plan differences are enforced by the SearchUs hosted service<\/strong>: indexed URL cap, monthly search queries, full reindex frequency, and optional removal of \u201cSearch powered by\u2026\u201d attribution\u2014not by disabling plugin features in PHP.<\/p>\n\n\n
?s=query<\/code> to a dedicated search page (e.g. \/searchus\/<\/code> or \/search\/<\/code>) with search box, result tabs (All, Images, Videos, Documents, Audio, Products), and optional list or grid layout. Works with your theme header and footer. Result reordering and injections<\/strong> (promoted results on the All tab) apply when you use the SearchUs SERP template<\/strong> under SERP \u2192 Layout, not when you use the theme\u2019s default search template only.<\/li>\n\n
External services<\/h3>\n\n
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POST \/v1\/query<\/code> so the service can score results and apply plan limits (unless blocked locally as junk; see below).<\/li>\n\n
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core\/query-guard.php<\/code>) evaluates queries locally and does not<\/strong> send obvious bot\/scanner probes to the API or third parties.<\/li>\n\n
Privacy<\/h3>\n\n
?s=<\/code> requests.<\/p>\n\n\n
?s=<\/code> search uses WordPress\u2019s built-in search and is not sent to SearchUs for ranking. Queries are not used for third-party advertising; they are processed to return search results and for plan usage<\/strong> (e.g. query volume limits) where applicable.<\/li>\n\n
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Third-party libraries<\/h3>\n\n
admin\/vendor\/driver\/<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> (for example searchus\/<\/code>) or install via Plugins \u2192 Add New.<\/li>\n?s=<\/code> search stays on WordPress\u2019s built-in search.<\/li>\n\n
Do I need to reindex?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I use my theme's search template?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
What is Smart 404?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Does it work with WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
What data is sent to SearchUs by FunnelWon?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
What are the minimum requirements?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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curl<\/code> or equivalent is used via WordPress HTTP APIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nWhat does \u201cTested up to\u201d mean?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Why do I need license activation for search and indexing?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
?s=<\/code> results.<\/p><\/dd>\nIs this plugin a fork of another search plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Do you offer paid plans? What changes when I upgrade?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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Where can I find documentation?<\/h3><\/dt>\n