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SearchWP BetterDocs
SearchWP BetterDocs is a WordPress plugin from SearchWP that connects the SearchWP search engine to a BetterDocs knowledge base. It brings your documentation into site search and gives you control over how help articles are indexed, ranked and shown to visitors.
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- Mar 4, 2025
- Developer
- SearchWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in SearchWP BetterDocs 1.1.0
Version 1.1.0
Latest
- NewAdded support for BetterDocs REST API search.
- ImprovedUpdated updater.
What it does
Default WordPress search often handles documentation poorly, so visitors looking for an answer can end up with loosely related posts or nothing useful at all. This integration adds your BetterDocs content to SearchWP, which indexes articles along with FAQs, custom fields, tags and categories. Once it is turned on, your knowledge base becomes part of site search without any coding, and you can shape results so people reach the right help article sooner.
It fits sites running product documentation or a larger knowledge base where search is a main way people find answers. You can build separate search engines for different documentation sections, promote certain articles or keywords, and hide content that does not belong in results. Live Ajax search shows results as visitors type, search forms can go into Gutenberg blocks or popup modals, and analytics show what people are searching for so you can spot gaps in your docs.
Best for
- Software and product companies with BetterDocs documentation
- Support teams running a self-service knowledge base
- Agencies building help centers for clients
Features
One-click BetterDocs integration
Turn on the integration with a single click to include all of your BetterDocs documentation in WordPress search, with no code required.
Dedicated documentation search engines
Create separate search engines for different knowledge base sections so each search returns results focused on the right part of your documentation.
Indexing of FAQs and metadata
Index BetterDocs content including FAQs, custom fields, tags and categories, so searches can match on more than just article titles and body text.
Live Ajax search
Show search suggestions and results as visitors type, letting them reach a relevant article without loading a separate results page.
Result prioritization controls
Use simple ranking controls to promote specific articles or keywords so the documentation you consider most important appears near the top.
Search analytics
Track what visitors search for and spot trends over time, which helps you see where documentation is missing or needs rewriting.
Content exclusion
Hide posts or pages that are not relevant to your documentation so they stay out of knowledge base search results.
Flexible search form placement
Add documentation search forms anywhere on your site using Gutenberg blocks or popup modals to suit your layout.
SearchWP BetterDocs older versions
- 1.0.0Apr 18, 20231 new
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about SearchWP BetterDocs
Does this work with my existing BetterDocs knowledge base?
Yes. The plugin is built to connect BetterDocs with SearchWP. Once the integration is enabled, your existing documentation content, including FAQs, custom fields, tags and categories, is indexed and included in your site search.
Can I keep different documentation sections separate in search?
You can create dedicated search engines for different knowledge base sections. This keeps results focused, so a visitor searching one product's docs, for example, sees articles from that section rather than everything on the site.
Will visitors see results while they type?
Yes. Live Ajax search displays suggestions and results as the visitor types. You can place these search forms using Gutenberg blocks or popup modals, depending on where search fits best in your design.
Can I control which articles show up first?
The plugin includes ranking controls for promoting chosen articles or keywords, plus the option to exclude posts or pages that do not belong in documentation results. Search analytics also show what visitors look for, which helps guide those choices.
Is SearchWP BetterDocs free?
The code of SearchWP BetterDocs is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of SearchWP BetterDocs is this?
Version 1.1.0, released Mar 4, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update SearchWP BetterDocs?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of SearchWP BetterDocs automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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