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SearchWP Custom Results Order
SearchWP Custom Results Order is an extension for SearchWP, made by SearchWP. It lets you decide which posts and pages appear first when visitors search for specific keywords, so the most useful content shows up at the top instead of wherever the default ranking places it.
- Version
- 1.3.12
- Released
- Sep 24, 2026
- Developer
- SearchWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in SearchWP Custom Results Order 1.3.12
Version 1.3.12
Latest
- FixedImproved compatibility with recent PHP versions when checking for plugin updates.
- FixedPromote to Top results are now applied reliably, including when synonyms or search filters change the search term.
What it does
Default WordPress search ranks results by its own rules, and those rules do not always match what you want people to find. A visitor searching for a common term might see an old post ahead of your main guide or product page. This extension adds a manual layer on top of SearchWP, so you can pick the results that matter for a given keyword and place them where you want them in the list.
You work keyword by keyword. Promote a post or page to the top with one click, then drag and drop promoted results to set their order. Custom rankings can be applied to an unlimited number of keywords, and if you run more than one SearchWP engine, each engine can have its own ranking. Exact match handling is on by default to keep loosely related hits out of the results. Promoted results still apply when synonyms or search filters change the search term.
Best for
- Sites already using SearchWP for on-site search
- Content-heavy blogs and knowledge bases with key guides
- Agencies tuning search results for client websites
Features
Promote to top
Move any post or page to the top of the search results for a keyword with a single click, so visitors see it first.
Drag and drop ordering
Rearrange promoted results by dragging them into place, which makes it simple to set the exact sequence visitors see for a search term.
Unlimited keyword rankings
Apply custom result orders to as many keywords as you need, giving you control over individual queries across your whole site.
Per engine rankings
Set up separate ranking logic for each SearchWP engine on your site, useful when different sections serve different audiences.
Exact match results
Exact match searching is enabled by default, helping keep irrelevant hits out of results and showing content that matches the visitor's query.
Promotion across keywords
Boost the same important page or post for several different keywords so it appears consistently wherever it is relevant.
Works with synonyms and filters
Promoted results are applied reliably even when SearchWP synonyms or search filters change the search term a visitor entered.
SearchWP Custom Results Order older versions
- 1.3.11Jun 121 fix
- 1.3.10Jul 31, 20251 fix
- 1.3.9Jan 14, 20251 improvement
- 1.3.8Jul 3, 2024
- 1.3.7Mar 27, 2024
- 1.3.6Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about SearchWP Custom Results Order
Does this work on its own or do I need SearchWP?
It is an extension for SearchWP, so it adds custom ordering to SearchWP search results. You enable it from the SearchWP dashboard, and it works with the search engines you have set up there.
Can I set a different order for different keywords?
Yes. Each keyword can have its own custom ranking, and there is no limit on how many keywords you can customize. You can also promote one page across several keywords.
What if my site has more than one search engine?
If you use multiple SearchWP engines, each one can have its own ranking logic. That lets a support section and a blog section, for example, return results in different orders for the same term.
Will promoted results still show when synonyms are used?
Yes. Promote to top results are applied even when synonyms or search filters change the search term, so your chosen order holds when the query is rewritten behind the scenes.
Is SearchWP Custom Results Order free?
The code of SearchWP Custom Results Order 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 Custom Results Order is this?
Version 1.3.12, released Sep 24, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update SearchWP Custom Results Order?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of SearchWP Custom Results Order automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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