Recommended Enhancements for Text Search Plugins for Multilingual Sites
These search plugins expand search beyond posts and pages, with advanced options that help visitors find what they’re looking for.
SearchWP
By SearchWP, LLC · Last tested January 8, 2024
SearchWP allows you to find any piece of content on your website without the need to write any code.
Relevanssi
By Mikko Saari · Last tested October 7, 2026
Relevanssi is a search plugin for WordPress that allows you to search for custom field content, shortcode outputs, and more.
ElasticPress
By 10up · Last tested October 1, 2026
ElasticPress is a fast and flexible search and query engine for WordPress.
Compare the Recommended Plugins
| Feature | Relevanssi | SearchWP | WPSOLR | ElasticPress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| About | Relevanssi allows you to search your site for custom field content, taxonomy terms, shortcode outputs, and more. It displays results with the highlighted search term and includes fuzzy matches to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. | SearchWP allows you to find any piece of content on your website without the need to write any code. This includes many fields that are normally ignored by native Wordpress search, including eCommerce product details, custom field content, and PDF and documentation. | WPSOLR uses Elasticsearch, Algolia, or Solr to power your site's search and provide typo-tolerant and flexible search results. WPSOLR can apply language specific searches on top of WPML translations. This means your clients can conduct relevant searches in more than 50 languages. | ElasticPress, a fast and flexible search and query engine for WordPress, enables WordPress to find or “query” relevant content extremely fast through a variety of highly customizable features. |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid | Paid | Freemium |
| Plugin price | $0–451 | $99–399 | €499–1999 | $0–699 |
| Date tested | October 7, 2026 | January 8, 2024 | January 27, 2024 | October 1, 2026 |
| Search in custom post types | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Search by content | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Weight search results | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Load results as you search with Ajax | No | Yes | No | No |
| Provide search suggestions | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Index PDF, DOC, RTF content | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Multisite search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Search user profiles | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Search taxonomy terms | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Search shortcode output | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Details | More about Relevanssi | More about SearchWP | More about WPSOLR | More about ElasticPress |
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