Description

The WP Search with Algolia Pro replaces WordPress native search with Algolia’s hosted infrastructure, indexing posts, pages, media, and custom content types in remote indexes with instant autocomplete, faceted filters, and configurable relevance ranking. Developed by Pluginize as the Pro edition of the WP Search with Algolia plugin, it serves sites with a large content catalog where the default MySQL query no longer scales.

Key Features

  • Indexing in Algolia
    Sends posts, pages, CPTs, and media to hosted indexes via Algolia’s API.
  • Instant autocomplete
    Shows suggestions in real time as the visitor types in the search box.
  • Faceted filters
    Refines results by category, tag, author, or custom taxonomy on the same screen.
  • Error-tolerant search
    Returns results even with typos, plural variations, and diacritics.
  • Customizable templates
    Replaces the layout of results pages via template files in the child theme.

Benefits of WP Search with Algolia Pro

  • Search in milliseconds
    Reduces the load on MySQL and returns queries directly from Algolia’s infrastructure.
  • More conversions through relevance
    Visitors find the right product or article before leaving the site.
  • Scales without overloading the server
    Search traffic grows without impacting the WordPress database.
  • Setup in the dashboard
    Adjust weights, synonyms, and searchable attributes directly in the admin screen.

Who Is It For?

  • Publishers, news portals, and magazines with a large archive of posts.
  • WooCommerce stores and catalogs with thousands of SKUs.
  • Developers who need fast search without optimizing MySQL indexes.
  • Member sites and e-learning platforms with high volumes of restricted content.

Ideal for projects where internal search is a critical part of the user journey, the WP Search with Algolia Pro centralizes control over indexing, ranking, and result display in WordPress admin screens, without requiring complex backend development. Delegating to Algolia’s infrastructure frees up the server and keeps response time stable even in catalogs with tens of thousands of items.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro GPL-licensed?

Yes. Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro cost at Ultrapack?

Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro include updates?

Yes. The current version of Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro is 1.7.1, published at Ultrapack on Sep 1, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin Pluginize | WP Search with Algolia Pro?

Requires WordPress 6.5.0 or higher and PHP 8.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.