SearchJet – Instant Search

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   Instant Ajax results with thumbnails, prices, SKUs, and category badges

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   SearchJet settings: Connection Tab

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   SearchJet settings: Index Tab

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   SearchJet settings: Contenct Exclusions

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   SearchJet settings: Advanced Settings

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   Search performance insights and usage statistics

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   Intelligent search optimization and automated improvements

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   Intelligent search optimization powered by AI agents

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Does this plugin work with WooCommerce?

Yes, WooCommerce support is included in the Free plan.

Can I track what users are searching for?

Yes, SearchJet tracks and reports search usage and analytics to help you monitor how your site search is performing. You can view this data through the SearchJet.io dashboard.

Does this plugin slow down my site?

No. SearchJet is built for speed using async AJAX requests and optimized indexing. It runs independently of your main WordPress loop.

Can I customize the search design?

Yes. You can change font size, colors, borders, and more via the plugin settings. Developers can also override templates or apply custom CSS.

Is this plugin compatible with all themes?

Yes, SearchJet is designed to work with any well-coded WordPress theme. You may optionally customize the CSS to better match your design.

How often is the index updated?

The plugin updates the index in near real-time when you create, update, or delete posts, products, or custom content types.

Can I exclude certain content from being indexed?

Yes! You can exclude specific post types, post statuses (like drafts), password-protected posts, sticky posts, and specific MIME types (like images, PDFs) using the plugin settings. Additional rules can be configured via code filters or in your SearchJet dashboard (Pro).

SearchJet supports all public post types including WooCommerce products and custom content types.

Does this plugin support multilingual search?

Yes! SearchJet automatically detects the language of each post via WPML or site locale and stores it in the language field. When a user visits your site with ?lang=fr, the search API automatically filters results to that language. You can also filter by language via the API: filters=language = "en". No configuration needed — it works out of the box with WPML.

What are the plan limits?

Free Plan: 10,000 searches/month, 1,000 indexed pages, 1 reindex/day, 50 AI answers/month.
Pro Plan ($19/mo): 50,000 searches/month, 25,000 indexed pages, 8 reindexes/day, 500 AI answers/month, semantic search.
Growth Plan ($79/mo): 250,000 searches/month, 100,000 indexed pages, 20 reindexes/day, 5,000 AI answers/month.
Enterprise ($299/mo): Unlimited searches and pages, unlimited reindexes, 100,000 AI answers/month.

What are Automations and AI Agents?

Automations are workflows within SearchJet that use built-in events and triggers to automate tasks such as monitoring search performance or managing indexing. AI Agents are intelligent assistants designed to enable future integrations with external platforms like n8n, Zapier, or custom AI workflows to extend SearchJet’s capabilities.

Can I connect SearchJet with external automation tools?

Yes, SearchJet supports webhook triggers and REST API endpoints that allow you to connect with external automation tools. Plans are in place to integrate with popular platforms like n8n and Zapier, enabling seamless automation across your systems.

What is Zero‑Result Burst detection?

Zero‑Result Burst detection is an automation that monitors when multiple zero-result searches occur in a short period. This helps you identify gaps in your content or indexing issues so you can improve search relevance and user experience.

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1.7.1

• FIX – Fixed critical bug in BatchDeleteHelper::deleteByPostType() using wrong variable (getApiBaseUrl instead of $type)
• FIX – Fixed text domains in 6 admin files (~100+ strings, searchjet -> searchjet-instant-search)
• FIX – Fixed public REST endpoints leaking server info (/health, /ping, /ai/usage now require manage_options)
• FIX – Added nonce verification and capability check to settings form submission
• FIX – Added error logging to empty catch blocks in IndexSync.php
• FIX – Replaced alert() in AutomationPage.php with inline WordPress notice
• IMPROVEMENT – Agents page redesigned with status badges, category tags, and toggle switches
• IMPROVEMENT – Added agent category metadata to AgentRegistry
• IMPROVEMENT – Overview tab now shows stat cards and quick start checklist
• IMPROVEMENT – Agent tester now has dark-themed JSON textarea and colored result panel
• IMPROVEMENT – Debug tab now shows version badges and copy-to-clipboard button
• IMPROVEMENT – Replaced emoji icons with SVG icons on Agents page
• IMPROVEMENT – Removed empty tool stub files (SearchApiTool, WPContentTool, WooCatalogTool)

1.7.0

• FIX – Fixed Automations n8n/Zapier webhook URLs not being used (dispatch now reads provider-specific URLs)
• FIX – Fixed zero-result burst detection calling non-existent method (zeroResultOccurred -> recordZeroResult)
• FIX – Fixed daily cron runner calling non-existent indexSummary method (now uses indexCompleted)
• FIX – Fixed duplicate cron registration between Runner.php and Schedules.php (Schedules deprecated)
• FIX – Fixed Registry.php callback references to use proper method arrays
• FIX – Implemented actual data collection for dailyHealthSnapshot (was sending null data)
• FIX – Fixed test webhook button to respect selected provider (n8n/Zapier/Custom)
• FIX – Fixed text domains in AutomationPage.php (searchjet -> searchjet-instant-search)
• FIX – Fixed text domains in DocumentationPage.php (searchjet -> searchjet-instant-search)
• FIX – Registered TaskStatusTracker cron hook (searchjet_check_task_status was never handled)
• FIX – Fixed Task History tasks staying stuck in pending (synchronous tasks now marked completed)
• IMPROVEMENT – Task History page now records tasks for reindex, settings changes, and index sync
• IMPROVEMENT – Task History page redesigned with cleaner UI, inline notifications, and better labels
• IMPROVEMENT – Documentation tab redesigned with Live Search Journey animation
• IMPROVEMENT – Documentation page simplified to hub linking to online docs
• IMPROVEMENT – Added Sentient AI cross-promotion in Documentation hub
• IMPROVEMENT – Task History labels updated (Neural Event Log -> Activity Log, etc.)

1.6.1

• SECURITY – Removed resetColorToBlack() that was overwriting user color/theme settings on every admin page load
• SECURITY – Fixed localStorage.clear() / sessionStorage.clear() in discardChanges() that was wiping all site storage data; now only clears SearchJet-specific keys
• SECURITY – Added URL sanitization (sanitizeUrl) to prevent XSS via search result URLs in href attributes
• SECURITY – Replaced alert() in API key wizard with inline WordPress notice for better UX
• FIX – Removed redundant “SearchJet Setup Required” admin notice that duplicated the in-page Get Started section
• FIX – Fixed setup wizard to show manual API key entry directly instead of broken “Connect Automatically” link
• FIX – Fixed text domain inconsistency across admin files (searchjet -> searchjet-instant-search) for proper translation support
• FIX – Changed version constant from 1.6.0 to 1.6.1

1.6.0

• Improved UI Customization page with polished Live Preview matching frontend search styles
• Added SVG icons throughout admin panel replacing emoji icons for consistency
• Added connection status badge to API Connection tab showing Connected/Not Connected with plan info
• Redesigned Documentation tab with external docs banner, quick link cards, and full API reference
• Added “Explore All Advanced Features” and “View Full API Documentation” buttons with links
• Improved API Key input field with key icon and eye toggle inside the field
• Improved Recommendations section with horizontal card layout and SVG icons
• Added method badges (GET/POST/JS) to API Reference endpoints
• Updated Live Preview search icon to right side with SVG
• Improved checkbox toggles, select dropdowns, and color picker styling
• Added responsive design improvements for documentation and guidance sections
• General UI/UX refinements and performance improvements

1.5.2

• Fix – Fixed Task History page spacing issues (reduced header padding, removed excessive margins, fixed min-height overflow).

1.5.1

• WPML Fix – Language filter now works correctly with filters=language = "en" syntax.
• WPML Fix – URLs are now translated to the correct language (e.g., /cs/, /fr/) instead of always returning English URLs.
• WPML Fix – Language field uses WPML’s language code when available, falls back to site locale.
• WPML Fix – Fixed indexPost() method name (was camelCase, now snake_case) causing fatal error on post save.
• WooCommerce Fix – Post types now use show_ui instead of public to include WooCommerce products and other custom post types.
• Post Types – Available Post Types list now shows all post types with admin UI (WooCommerce, CPTs, etc.).
• AI Answers Fix – Fixed PlanManager method calls (camelCase → snake_case) causing fatal errors.
• Shortcode Fix – SearchForm shortcode [searchjet_form] now properly registered.
• Reindex Cache – Document count and plan config caches are now cleared after successful reindex.

1.5.0

• Bug Fix – Fixed missing index-settings.js, bulk-reindex.js, index-health.js file references (wrong filenames).
• Bug Fix – Fixed missing automations.css and automations.js files that caused 404 errors.
• Bug Fix – Fixed JS error in admin-enhanced.js when API key input field is missing on page.
• Bug Fix – Fixed document count always showing 0 due to stale transient cache (reduced cache TTL from 24h to 5min).
• Bug Fix – Fixed document count not updating after reindex completion.
• Bug Fix – Fixed wp_remote_patch (non-existent WordPress function) replaced with wp_remote_request.
• Bug Fix – Fixed Index Health page not working due to reliance on non-existent /v1/index/stats API endpoint.
• Improvement – Added missing getIndexSettings(), updateIndexSettings(), and getIndexStats() methods to SearchJetRemoteClient.
• Improvement – Reindex now shows persistent success/error notification instead of disappearing message.
• Improvement – Document count now updates live on the page after reindex without requiring page reload.
• Improvement – Settings page now forces fresh API call for document count instead of serving stale cache.

1.4.3

• Missing CSS Fix – Added missing admin CSS files: bulk-reindex, index-settings, index-health, task-history.

1.4.2

• Fix JS error on analytics page

1.4.1

• WPML Language Filtering – Added per-language search filtering so users only see results in their language.
• Language Detection – Posts now include a language field detected via WPML or site locale.
• Reindexer Fix – Changed post type query from public to show_ui to include custom post types.
• SearchForm Shortcode – Added SearchForm shortcode initialization.
• Debug Cleanup – Removed all debug error_log statements from production code.

1.4.0

• Index Settings Page – New admin page for configuring searchable/filterable attributes, ranking rules, and sorting options.
• Task History Page – Track indexing task history and status updates from the admin.
• Index Health Page – Monitor index health, connection status, and document counts.
• Bulk Reindex Page – New interface for bulk re-indexing content with batch progress tracking.
• Batch Delete Helper – Utilities for bulk deleting documents by post type, category, date, or custom query.
• Task Status Tracker – Service for tracking indexing tasks with polling and callback handling.
• Advanced Search Parameters – Enhanced search API with semantic search, filtering, sorting, faceting, highlighting, crop, typo tolerance, and matching strategy options.

1.3.10

• WPML Multi-Language Support – Fixed indexing to include posts from ALL WPML languages, not just the default language.
• Language Field – Added language field to all indexed documents for proper language-based filtering.
• Reindex Dashboard – Fixed reindex count showing 0 by always refreshing usage data on admin page visit.
• Cache Optimization – Reduced usage data cache from 10min to 5min for faster updates.

1.3.9

• Reindex Dashboard – Fixed reindex count showing 0 by always refreshing usage data on admin page visit.
• Cache Optimization – Reduced usage data cache from 10min to 5min for faster updates.
• Backend Compatibility – Updated to work with latest SearchJet backend plan limits and API changes.

1.3.8

• Attribute Management – Enhanced preset handling with improved event flow and active-state updates.
• Analytics Improvements – Improved search analytics normalization and added local fallback support.
• Markdown Rendering – Enhanced heading ID stability and link handling for documentation output.

1.3.7

• Indexed Bug Fixed – Fixed a bug with indexing operations.

1.3.6

• Federated Search Demo – Added new Federated Search layout accessible with [searchjet_federated] shortcode. This layout features a modern, segmented view with Products, Pages, and Suggestions.
• Layout Improvements – Enhanced layout separation and CSS styling for the federated results view.

1.3.5

• Backend API Integration – Complete alignment with SearchJet backend API documentation
• Enhanced Indexing – Fixed document ID format consistency across all indexing methods
• Quota Management – Added HTTP 429 quota error handling with detailed user feedback
• Analytics Improvements – Added click analytics batch sending via daily cron job
• New API Methods – Added AI generation, web scraping, subscription, and utility endpoints
• Code Quality – Removed unused properties and cleaned up error logging
• Performance – Optimized error propagation throughout the indexing pipeline
• Developer Experience – Full API coverage for all SearchJet backend features

1.3.4

• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Enhanced error handling for API requests
• Improved admin UI stability

1.3.3

• SECURITY FIXES: Fixed log injection vulnerabilities (CWE-117) by sanitizing external data before logging
• SECURITY FIXES: Replaced insecure MD5 hash with SHA-256 for better cryptographic security
• PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS: Added caching for document count API calls to prevent repeated requests
• PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS: Optimized getAllFeatures() method to eliminate redundant database/API calls
• PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS: Fixed memory leaks in Reindexer by adding proper wp_reset_postdata() cleanup
• BUG FIXES: Fixed critical indexed_pages quota calculation bug causing incorrect remaining/percentage values
• BUG FIXES: Fixed race conditions in usage counter increments with atomic operations and retry logic
• BUG FIXES: Added proper null checks to prevent PHP warnings in plan management
• CODE QUALITY: Converted all service classes to WordPress coding standards (snake_case, tabs, array() syntax)
• CODE QUALITY: Removed manual file includes in favor of PSR-4 autoloading for better performance
• CODE QUALITY: Enhanced error handling with consistent return values across all API methods
• UI IMPROVEMENTS: API Key description now only shows when key is empty for cleaner interface
• UI IMPROVEMENTS: Enhanced “Get Started” card with modern emerald-to-blue gradient design
• ARCHITECTURE: Replaced hardcoded feature mappings with backend-derived logic for consistency
• DEVELOPER: Added comprehensive input validation and improved method documentation
• Improved API Key card to show description only when API key is empty
• Enhanced “Get Started with SearchJet” card with modern emerald-to-blue gradient design
• Better visual hierarchy and styling for setup experience

1.3.2

• New search-results dropdown with improved design
• Added product Category, Stock, On-backorder and Price on Dropdown with vibrant UI
• Compatible with Dark background

1.3.1

• Enhanced search input detection for popular WordPress themes (Astra, OceanWP, Kadence, GeneratePress, Neve, Hestia, Storefront)
• Added support for premium themes (Divi, Avada, Enfold, BeTheme, Flatsome, WoodMart, Porto, The7, Salient, Bridge, Jupiter, Uncode, Total)
• Improved Elementor page builder compatibility with search widget detection
• Enhanced hideDefaultSearch functionality to properly hide theme-specific search results
• Added comprehensive :not() selectors to prevent hiding SearchJet containers
• Improved fetchClientInfo caching with 1-minute cache duration and automatic error recovery
• Fixed cache busting issues that could cause stale client data
• Better theme compatibility across popular WordPress themes and page builders

1.3.0

• NEW: SearchJet Connect Integration – Modern JavaScript SDK for enhanced search performance and reliability
• NEW: Advanced Search UI Customization – Complete control over search interface appearance with live preview
• NEW: Updated Search Results Page – Enhanced full-page search experience with improved pagination and styling
• Improved autocomplete performance with instant first search (0ms delay) and smart caching
• Updated search form shortcode with modern HTML structure and customizable attributes
• Enhanced search form styling with clean, responsive design
• Added proper accessibility features and ARIA labels to search forms
• Fixed search result rendering to use URL field from API responses
• Improved CSS for search result links with proper hover states and focus indicators
• Enhanced JavaScript architecture with modular helper functions and shared utilities
• Added support for custom CSS variables for advanced theme customization
• Improved mobile responsiveness across all search interfaces

1.2.0

• Added comprehensive Search UI Customization with live preview
• New theme variants: Default, Dark Mode, Minimal, and Rounded
• Added primary color picker for custom branding
• Enhanced display options: toggle thumbnails, prices, categories, and excerpts
• Implemented live preview that updates in real-time as settings change
• Added keyboard navigation support (arrow keys, enter, escape)
• Improved accessibility with ARIA attributes and screen reader support
• Enhanced loading states with animated indicators
• Added click-outside-to-close functionality
• Improved error handling with user-friendly messages
• Added CSS custom properties for advanced theme customization
• Enhanced mobile responsiveness for search interface
• Improved admin interface with tabbed navigation and modern styling
• Added comprehensive documentation section with troubleshooting guides

1.1.9

• Hardened the AI Agents REST endpoints to require admin access and return clearer validation errors.
• Sanitized incoming analytics log payloads, capped backlog growth, and stored it without autoload to cut memory usage.
• Versioned frontend assets with the plugin version (while keeping SCRIPT_DEBUG support) to restore browser caching.

1.1.8

• Added support for indexing Gutenberg
• Added support for indexing Seo Plugin
• Added support for indexing WPML
• Added support for indexing ACF Meta

1.1.7

• Added support for indexing Elementor meta

1.1.6

• Added support for indexing Astra Theme meta

1.1.5

• Added support for indexing JetEngine meta

1.1.4

• Improved formatCurrency function with support for 30+ currencies
• Switched to WooCommerce-friendly number formatting using Intl.NumberFormat
• Ensured inline CSS support for styling controls like font size, border radius, and colors
• Added support for dynamic inline styles on frontend load
• Improved responsiveness and spacing when optional UI sections are hidden
• Added fallback behavior for missing SearchJet UI settings

1.1.3

• Added Lean GA4 Tracker integration with search_performed and search_result_click events
• Extended GA4 tracking to include product category, price, currency, and variant SKU
• Added new styling options (font size, colors, border radius, image size) to settings
• Inline CSS now generated dynamically based on saved settings for instant styling
• Centralized admin styles for all SearchJet admin pages
• Improved layout fallback behavior for hidden UI sections
• Fixed duplication bug on first search result in some cases
• Improved JavaScript currency formatting for localized price display

1.1.2

• Enhanced Analytics page design with modern card layout, progress bars, and cleaner tables
• Added visual improvements for top queries and zero-result queries display
• Improved compact table design for “Searches by day”
• Minor CSS enhancements for better admin UI consistency
• Improved price formatting with currency symbols.
• Fixed UI issue where sale and regular prices appeared confusingly together.
• Added CSS for sale price (highlighted in red) and regular price (strikethrough).

1.1.1

1.1.0

• Added Automations Core framework with Events, Registry, and REST integration
• Added “Zero-Result Burst” detection automation
• Added “Daily Health Snapshot” and “Index Summary” automation placeholders
• New Automations and AI Agents admin submenu pages under SearchJet
• Integrated webhook support for automation triggers
• Improved admin UI to support automation management
• Back-end structure for future integrations with n8n and Zapier
• General performance improvements and bug fixes

1.0.12

• Moved Analytics into its own admin submenu page under SearchJet
• Added dedicated render method for Analytics page to improve maintainability
• Updated admin script enqueue logic to work on new Analytics page
• Minor UI adjustments to settings page to remove Analytics tab

1.0.11

• Added support for saving and passing custom attributes via SearchJetSettings to frontend scripts
• Improved settings localization for both instant search dropdown and search page
• Enhanced bulk indexing logic to skip invalid posts with empty titles
• Expanded indexing to allow all public post types without restrictions
• Improved debugging logs for bulk indexing process
• Fixed issue where Laravel logs were not showing indexing data

1.0.10

• Added friendly admin notice recommending Lean GA4 Tracker for simple analytics integration
• Improved SearchJet settings page layout for better clarity
• Enhanced plugin compatibility with minimal install setups
• Minor bug fixes and UI refinements

1.0.9

• Added “Disable Search Rendering Mode override?” option in settings
• Improved dashboard analytics to display top and zero-result queries
• Added helper methods and caching for search mode logic
• Minor UI improvements to filters and onboarding flow

1.0.8

• Added support for attributes[] query param to control returned fields
• Fixed analytics panel to show top queries and zero result queries properly
• Improved error handling and logging on search store process

1.0.7

• Improved reindexing logic: full index reset now only occurs on first batch
• Prevented stale data retention by ensuring clean index on full reindex
• Added fullReindex control to prevent accidental wipes during partial sync
• Optimized admin and JS integration for accurate progress and status updates

1.0.6

• Integrated external search query override
• Added “Connect to SearchJet” onboarding button in settings

1.0.5

• Added usage progress bars to admin settings page
• Improved storage model: moved usage limits to transient cache for performance
• Added rate-limiting to client-info endpoint for security
• Enforced proper fallback and error messages for invalid API keys
• Improved real-time display of reindex count and index usage

1.0.4

• Allowed full index clearing via full_reindex flag
• Automatically flushes cache after full reindex
• Improved usage tracking performance and accuracy

1.0.3

• Enforced indexing limits based on plan tier (Free, Pro, Growth, Enterprise)
• Added daily reindex restriction logic per plan
• Improved bulk indexing feedback with API messages and error handling
• Dynamic progress messages shown in WordPress admin during reindexing
• Fixed casting issue for last_reindexed_at on the Site model

1.0.2

• Added new Content Exclusion settings in the admin panel (post types, statuses, MIME types, sticky and protected posts)
• Updated indexing logic to respect exclusion settings in reindexing jobs

1.0.1

• Update readme

1.0.0

• Initial release