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SearchWP API
Run advanced searches via the WordPress REST API and SearchWP.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 4
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 7 Jan 2016
- Added
- Jul 2015
- Requires WP
- 4.3.1
- Tested up to
- WP 4.4.34
- Downloads
- 15,294
Our analysis
AI-assistedSearchWP API is a WordPress plugin that allows you to perform advanced searches using the WordPress REST API in conjunction with SearchWP. It adds a dedicated endpoint for executing search queries, enhancing the search capabilities of WordPress sites.
This plugin is technically functional without SearchWP, but in such cases, it defaults to using WP_Query for search queries. It is suitable for users who want to improve search performance and functionality on their WordPress sites, especially those already using SearchWP.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users looking to enhance their site's search functionality, particularly those already using SearchWP.
What it does well
- ✓Adds an endpoint for advanced search via the REST API
- ✓Works with complex meta queries
- ✓Fallback to WP_Query if SearchWP is not available
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Requires SearchWP version 2.6 or later
- •Only works with WordPress REST API 2.0-beta9 or later
- •Last updated in January 2016, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
Verdict
SearchWP API provides useful search enhancements for WordPress sites, but its age and specific requirements may limit its applicability for some users.
From the developer
Josh Pollock's own description of SearchWP API, lightly tidied.
Run advanced searches via the WordPress REST API and SearchWP.
Adds an endpoint to the WordPress REST API for searching via SearchWP — the best tool for improving the usefulness and performance of WordPress search.
This plugin is a free plugin by CalderaWP. It is not an official add-on for SearchWP.
- Requires WordPress REST API (WP-API) 2.0-beta9 or later or WordPress 4.4 or later.
- Requires SearchWP Version 2.6 or later
Technically will work without SearchWP, but queries will run through WP_Query.
Example Queries
For a complete list of possible queries, see: https://calderawp.com/doc/searchwp-api-queries/
* wp-json/swp_api/search?s=jedi&egnine=star-wars
* wp-json/swp_api/search?&tax_query[field]=slug&tax_query[taxonomy]=categories&tax_query[terms]=1
* wp-json/swp_api/search?meta_query[key]=jedi&meta_query[value]=luke&tax_query[compare]=IN
Does It Work With Version 1 of The REST API?
No, it does not.
I Installed It And Nothing Happened
You are probably using version 1 of the REST API, or have not updated SearchWP past 2.6.
How Shiny Is This Plugin?
Very shiny.
Version 1.1.0 – January, 2015
- Complex meta queries
- Fallback to WP_Query if not possible to use SearchWP
Version 1.0.0 – July 6, 2015
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