April 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Best WordPress Search Plugins in 2026 (Ajax, Filters & More)
Quick Comparison: WordPress Search Plugins at a Glance
FeatureXtreme SearchSearchWPRelevanssiFacetWP
Ajax live results✅ Built-in✅ Add-on⚠️ Add-on✅ Yes
WooCommerce search✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Premium✅ Yes
Built-in analytics✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No❌ No
Search filters/facets✅ Yes⚠️ Add-on❌ No✅ Yes (core)
Free version✅ Yes❌ No✅ Yes❌ No
Custom field search✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Premium✅ Yes
Pricing (paid)FreemiumFrom $99/yr$99/yrFrom $99/yr
What to Look for in a WordPress Search Plugin
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