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FXOapps Instant Search for Woocommerce<\/strong> adds a fast product autocomplete search box to your store. Shoppers see matching products as they type, and you control search scope, suggestion layout, mobile behavior, and styling from wp-admin.<\/p>\n\n

This WordPress.org release includes a complete core search experience<\/strong> without a license or external account.<\/p>\n\n

What shoppers get<\/h4>\n\n

\u2713 Instant AJAX product suggestions while typing
\n\u2713 Product rows with optional thumbnail, price, SKU, description, and stock status
\n\u2713 Keyboard navigation in the suggestion panel
\n\u2713 \"See all results\" link to the WooCommerce product search page
\n\u2713 Mobile-friendly layouts \u2014 search bar or icon mode, flexible breakpoints, optional fullscreen overlay<\/p>\n\n

What shop owners get<\/h4>\n\n

\u2713 Search configuration<\/strong> \u2014 enable\/disable search, minimum characters, max suggestions, debounce, search scope (description, excerpt, short description, SKU; product title always included), exclude out-of-stock products
\n\u2713 Autocomplete display<\/strong> \u2014 show or hide product image, price, SKU, and description in suggestions
\n\u2713 Appearance<\/strong> \u2014 Solaris, Minimal, and Modern styles; search bar, icon, or responsive icon layouts; input colors and borders; custom preloader; darkened background overlay
\n\u2713 Shortcode<\/strong> \u2014 embed the search form anywhere with [fxoapps_instant_search]<\/code> (legacy aliases supported)
\n\u2713 Analytics<\/strong> \u2014 optional search phrase logging with a top-50 phrase table in wp-admin
\n\u2713 Translations<\/strong> \u2014 editable storefront strings; compatible with WPML and Polylang
\n\u2713 Debug<\/strong> \u2014 environment checks and search test tools in wp-admin<\/p>\n\n

PRO features (separate commercial plugin)<\/h4>\n\n

Upgrade to PRO<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Advanced features are available in FXOapps Instant Search PRO for Woocommerce<\/strong>. PRO is a separate licensed plugin \u2014 not included in this free release.<\/p>\n\n

Search intelligence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u2713 Synonyms for alternative product names
\n\u2713 Fuzzy matching for typos and misspellings
\n\u2713 Fast and Broad search presets<\/p>\n\n

Rich result types<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u2713 Category and tag suggestions in autocomplete
\n\u2713 Brand matches in the dropdown
\n\u2713 Search in product attributes<\/p>\n\n

Shopper experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u2713 Details panel with product preview
\n\u2713 Add to cart directly from search results
\n\u2713 User search history for returning shoppers<\/p>\n\n

Performance & control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u2713 Dedicated search index with incremental updates and full rebuild
\n\u2713 Advanced indexer with memory and SQL modes
\n\u2713 Include or exclude products by taxonomy rules
\n\u2713 One-click updates from WordPress (active license)<\/p>\n\n

Merchandising & analytics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u2713 Search redirects to products, categories, or custom URLs
\n\u2713 Boost, pin, and bury products per search query
\n\u2713 Variation-aware search by size, color, and attributes
\n\u2713 Custom field, GTIN, EAN, barcode, and ACF meta search
\n\u2713 Popular empty-state and zero-results rescue suggestions
\n\u2713 Zero-result and click analytics in the admin<\/p>\n\n

See FXOapps Instant Search \u2192 Settings \u2192 Pro features<\/strong> in wp-admin for the full list.<\/p>\n\n

Upgrade to PRO<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Merchant setup<\/h4>\n\n

After activation, open FXOapps Instant Search \u2192 Settings<\/strong> and configure:<\/p>\n\n

    \n
  1. Starting<\/strong> \u2014 copy the shortcode or template snippet for your theme<\/li>\n
  2. Search bar<\/strong> \u2014 placeholder, minimum characters, styles, layout, and colors<\/li>\n
  3. Autocomplete<\/strong> \u2014 suggestion limit, labels, and product display toggles<\/li>\n
  4. Search config<\/strong> \u2014 enable search, debounce, and search scope<\/li>\n
  5. Analytics<\/strong> \u2014 review top search phrases and tune your catalog<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Install and activate WooCommerce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n
    3. Activate FXOapps Instant Search for Woocommerce<\/strong> through the Plugins<\/strong> menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
    4. Go to FXOapps Instant Search \u2192 Settings<\/strong> and configure search scope and appearance.<\/li>\n
    5. Add the shortcode to your theme header, widget area, or a page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
      \n

      Does this plugin require a license or external account?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      No. This release works without a license key, subscription, or fxoapps.com account.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Is there a PRO version?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. FXOapps Instant Search PRO for Woocommerce<\/strong> is a separate commercial plugin with advanced indexing, synonyms, fuzzy matching, category\/tag\/brand results, add-to-cart from search, merchandising, and licensed updates. See Settings \u2192 Pro features<\/strong> in wp-admin or Upgrade to PRO<\/a>. PRO is not required for core instant search.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Where can I get support?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Use the plugin support forum on WordPress.org.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does the plugin call external services?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      No. This release does not phone home, send telemetry, or contact a license server. Search requests run on your WordPress site.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I customize the search box styling?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. Use the Search bar<\/strong> settings tab for built-in styles, layouts, and colors. For additional CSS, use Appearance \u2192 Customize \u2192 Additional CSS<\/strong> in WordPress.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      1.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • WordPress.org release: core instant search without license or updater in the free build.<\/li>\n
      • Pro features tab in settings lists PRO capabilities and upgrade link (marketing only).<\/li>\n
      • Remove custom CSS field; use WordPress Customizer for additional styling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Instant AJAX product search for WooCommerce with configurable suggestions, appearance, and analytics.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/351270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351270"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/fxoapps"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=351270"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=351270"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=351270"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=351270"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=351270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}