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SearchWP Boolean Query
SearchWP Boolean Query is an extension plugin by SearchWP that adds Boolean search to sites running SearchWP. Visitors can put a minus sign in front of a word to exclude it from results, which helps them narrow searches down to the content they actually want.
- Version
- 1.4.3
- Released
- Apr 3, 2024
- Developer
- SearchWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in SearchWP Boolean Query 1.4.3
Version 1.4.3
Latest
- FixedNOT operator not working in some cases.
What it does
Standard site search returns everything that matches a term, and on a site with a lot of content that can mean pages of results that are close but wrong. This extension gives visitors a simple way to filter those out. By adding the NOT operator, written as a minus sign before a word, a searcher can tell the site which terms should not appear in matching results. A search for a topic minus an unrelated word quickly trims the list to what is relevant.
The plugin works alongside SearchWP and is turned on from within the SearchWP interface, with no extra configuration. Once active, Boolean search applies sitewide, so every search form uses the same behavior. That includes WooCommerce product searches, where shoppers can leave out items they are not interested in. It also pairs with other search and filtering plugins, making it a good fit for blogs, corporate sites and large content databases already using SearchWP.
Best for
- Content-heavy blogs and publications already using SearchWP
- WooCommerce stores with large product catalogs
- Corporate sites and large searchable databases
Features
NOT operator support
Visitors can exclude specific keywords by placing a minus sign before them, removing unwanted matches from their search results.
Enabled from SearchWP
Boolean search is switched on directly from the SearchWP interface, so there is no separate technical setup to work through.
Sitewide search behavior
Once active, Boolean search applies across the whole site, giving every search form the same exclusion behavior.
WooCommerce product searches
Shoppers on WooCommerce stores can exclude unwanted terms when searching products, helping them narrow a catalog to the items they want.
Works with other search tools
The extension pairs with other search and filtering plugins, so it can sit inside an existing setup built around SearchWP.
Privacy compliant handling
Search data is handled with privacy compliance in mind, which matters for site owners who need to meet privacy standards.
SearchWP Boolean Query older versions
- 1.4.2Apr 18, 20231 improvement, 1 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about SearchWP Boolean Query
Do I need SearchWP for this to work?
Yes. This is an extension built for SearchWP, and it is enabled from inside the SearchWP interface. It adds Boolean NOT support to the search that SearchWP already powers on your site.
How do visitors exclude words from a search?
They type a minus sign directly before the word they want to leave out. Results containing that term are then excluded, so the remaining list is closer to what the visitor is actually looking for.
Will it work with my WooCommerce product search?
Yes. Boolean search applies to WooCommerce product searches as well, so customers can exclude terms when browsing your catalog and filter out products they are not interested in.
Do I have to configure each search form separately?
No. Once the extension is active, Boolean search is enabled sitewide, so all searches handled by SearchWP on your site get the same NOT operator behavior without per-form settings.
Is SearchWP Boolean Query free?
The code of SearchWP Boolean Query 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 Boolean Query is this?
Version 1.4.3, released Apr 3, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update SearchWP Boolean Query?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of SearchWP Boolean Query automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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