# SearchWP > [!NOTE] Overview > SearchWP is a premium WordPress plugin that enhances the native WordPress search functionality with advanced features, custom post type support, and improved relevancy algorithms. ## Key Features 1. Search Enhancement - Custom post types - Custom fields - PDF content - Media search 2. Search Control - Weight control - Exclusions - Synonyms - Partial matches 3. Advanced Features - Live search - Related content - Statistics - Custom engines ## Usage Status - **Recommendation Level**: Recommended - **Pricing**: $99 first year, $79/year renewal - **Installation Type**: Search Enhancement Plugin ## Core Features ### 1. Search Capabilities 1. Content Search - Posts - Pages - Custom post types - Custom fields 2. Media Search - PDF documents - Office files - Image metadata - File contents ### 2. Configuration Options 1. Engine Settings - Multiple engines - Custom weights - Rule sets - Exclusions 2. Search Rules - Partial matches - Exact phrases - Fuzzy matching - Minimum word length ## Advanced Features ### 1. Search Tools 1. Enhanced Options - Live ajax search - Faceted search - Related posts - Popular searches 2. Integration Features - WooCommerce - Advanced Custom Fields - Custom taxonomies - Meta data ### 2. Developer Tools 1. API Access - Custom integrations - Search hooks - Filter options - Template tags 2. Extension Support - Add-ons - Custom modules - Integration tools - Third-party support ## Configuration Guide ### 1. Basic Setup 1. Installation - Plugin setup - Engine config - Weight settings - Rule definition 2. Search Settings - Content types - Field selection - Priority setup - Exclusion rules ### 2. Advanced Settings 1. Performance Options - Index settings - Cache config - Query limits - Load handling 2. Integration Settings - Template setup - Widget config - API usage - Custom code ## Best Practices 1. Initial Setup - Plan structure - Test searches - Monitor results - Adjust weights 2. Maintenance - Regular indexing - Performance check - Log review - Weight adjustment ## Integration Notes - Works with: - [[FacetWP]] - WooCommerce - ACF - Custom post types ## Common Issues & Solutions 1. Search Problems - Index issues - Performance - Relevancy - Missing content 2. Technical Issues - Memory limits - Server load - Cache conflicts - Plugin conflicts ## Performance Impact 1. Server Resources - Index size - Query load - Cache usage - Memory needs 2. Optimization - Index timing - Query limits - Cache setup - Load balancing ## Configuration Tips 1. Setup Strategy - Define needs - Plan structure - Test thoroughly - Monitor usage 2. Implementation Tips - Start simple - Add complexity - Test results - Adjust settings ## Resources - [Official Website](https://searchwp.com) - [Documentation](https://searchwp.com/documentation/) - [Extensions](https://searchwp.com/extensions/) - [Support](https://searchwp.com/support/)