Custom Search Plugin

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This plugin allows you implementation of the search feature according to the custom types on your website.

Author:bestwebsoft (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:6.2
WordPress version tested:6.9.4
Plugin version:1.52
Added to WordPress repository:22-02-2012
Last updated:30-03-2026
Rating, %:78
Rated by:29
Plugin URI:https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/pl...
Total downloads:103 116
Active installs:1 000+
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Custom Search by BestWebSoft is a powerful WordPress custom search plugin that extends the default WordPress search functionality. It allows you to search custom post types, custom fields, and taxonomies with advanced filtering options.

Create a better search experience for your visitors and make your content easier to find, including portfolio items, galleries, real estate listings, job boards, and more. Whether you’re using Elementor, Gutenberg, or a custom theme, this plugin makes adding a custom search form simple.

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Free Features

  • Add advanced search functionality to your site
  • Search by:
  • Custom search results layout:
    • List view (default)
    • Tabbed view
  • Compatible with post types translated via Multilanguage plugin
  • Simple setup with no coding required
  • Fast performance with optimized queries
  • Works with any WordPress theme
  • RTL and translation-ready
  • Google Search

Pro Features

Includes all free features plus:

  • Disable custom search on specific pages or post types
  • Control order of custom post types and taxonomies in results
  • Show featured images in results (choose size and alignment)
  • Search only by current post type
  • Set excerpt length
  • Insert custom code via settings
  • Priority support – 1 business day response (Support Policy)

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Help & Support

Need help? Visit our Help Center: https://support.bestwebsoft.com/

Translation

Available in:
* Czech, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Italian, German, French, Icelandic, Arabic

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