SearchWP LIKE Terms is a lightweight extension for SearchWP that broadens matching logic by treating search input as “LIKE” terms. It helps WordPress sites return more relevant results by finding partial, close, and variant matches—boosting discoverability, reducing zero-result searches, and improving user satisfaction without heavy configuration.
- Expands SearchWP to include partial and fuzzy term matching
- Improves relevance for misspellings, plurals, and word variants
- Reduces zero-result pages with smarter fallback logic
- Boosts long-tail keyword coverage across site content
- Compatible with posts, pages, and custom post types
- Works alongside SearchWP weights, engines, and rules
- Respects exclusions and indexing from core SearchWP
- Lightweight plugin with minimal performance overhead
- Simple setup—activate and it starts enhancing queries
- Improves on-site search UX and content discoverability
- Supports WooCommerce and product search via SearchWP
- Great for large catalogs, blogs, and knowledge bases
- Enhances relevance without complex query customization
- Developer-friendly and filterable for advanced control
- SEO-friendly by helping users find and engage more content
