Findstr is a WordPress plugin developed by the innovation team at Vortex Solution, leveraging the open API of Meilisearch. It provides a fast, precise, and flexible search and filtering experience. It was developed to offer high-performance, local, and eco-friendly solutions to our clients.
The plugin stands out for its ease of use, performance, and minimal impact on your database, offering a powerful, lighter, and more customizable solution compared to major players like Algolia. It includes key features such as autocomplete, instant search (under 100ms), search suggestions, automatic indexing, field weighting, customizable relevance criteria, the creation of a synonym dictionary, and an administrative interface that allows filtering of your catalogs, directories, and dynamic lists.
How to benefit from Findstr?
Using Findstr is simple and quick. All you need is a search server specifically designed to integrate with the open APIs connected to the solution. By opting for Findstr Cloud, you can easily get a server based in Canada, hassle-free, and start leveraging all of Findstr’s features in no time. Get in touch now to maximize the efficiency of your searches.
Install
Once your Findstr account is activated, download the plugin and add it to the “Plugins” section of your WordPress site.
Active
You’re almost there! Activate the plugin in your WordPress setup.
Enjoy
Complete the indexing setup in the admin panel and enjoy the solution.
Congratulations! 🎉 The plugin is installed and ready to use. If you want to take your development further and customize Findstr according to your needs, check out the technical documentation.
Integrations and Compatibility
Findstr is compatible with WordPress versions 6.2 and above, as well as PHP 7.4 and later, and supports the creation of bilingual sites.
Additionally, the plugin can be integrated with other popular market solutions such as Advanced Custom Fields, WPML, WooCommerce, WPO365, and WordPress’s Gutenberg content editor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can upgrade your license at any time, and this can be done individually per INDEX. Simply click the Upgrade link in your account area and pay the price difference. This upgrade is not a renewal — your license will still expire on the same date.
Findstr is compatible with WordPress version 6.2 and above, as well as PHP 7.4 and later versions.
FacetWP does not natively provide text-based search. It is mainly focused on filters and requires an additional plugin like Relevanssi for full-text search, whereas Findstr handles both scenarios.
Additionally, FacetWP relies on WP Query to execute its filters, which runs through PHP, while Findstr uses JavaScript directly without using server resources.
Yes, Findstr allows you to create content catalogs (listings) either via code. Our team is currently working on implementing Gutenberg blocks to make displaying content catalogs easier.
