Recommended Enhancements for Text Search plugins for multilingual sites
These search plugins expand your search options beyond what appears in posts and pages and include advanced options to help your users find what they're looking for.
Recommended Enhancements for Text Search plugins
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| Relevanssi | SearchWP | WPSOLR | ElasticPress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| About | Relevanssi allows you to search your site for custom field content, taxonomy terms, shortcode outputs, and more. It displays results with the highlighted search term and includes fuzzy matches to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. | SearchWP allows you to find any piece of content on your website without the need to write any code. This includes many fields that are normally ignored by native Wordpress search, including eCommerce product details, custom field content, and PDF and documentation. | WPSOLR uses Elasticsearch, Algolia, or Solr to power your site's search and provide typo-tolerant and flexible search results. WPSOLR can apply language specific searches on top of WPML translations. This means your clients can conduct relevant searches in more than 50 languages. | ElasticPress, a fast and flexible search and query engine for WordPress, enables WordPress to find or “query” relevant content extremely fast through a variety of highly customizable features. |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid | Paid | Freemium |
| Plugin price | $0-451 | $99-399 | €499-1999 | $0-699 |
| Date tested | March 9, 2026 | January 8, 2024 | January 27, 2024 | February 9, 2026 |
| Search in custom post types | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Search by content | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Weight search results | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Load results as you search with Ajax | No | Yes | No | No |
| Provide search suggestions | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Index PDF, DOC, RTF content | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Multisite search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Search user profiles | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Search taxonomy terms | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Search shortcode output | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| More about Relevanssi | More about SearchWP | More about WPSOLR | More about ElasticPress |
We only recommend plugins that show an ongoing commitment to WPML compatibility. The authors of the plugins featured in the table above work closely with the WPML team on a regular basis to ensure you can build a reliable, multilingual site.
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| Plugin name | Plugin house | Last tested date | Compatibility status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPSOLR Recommended | WPSOLR | January 27, 2024 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| SearchWP Recommended | SearchWP, LLC | January 8, 2024 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Relevanssi Recommended | Mikko Saari | March 9, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| ElasticPress Recommended | 10up | February 9, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
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