Recommended Custom Search plugins for multilingual sites
Custom search plugins allow your users to search for different types of content and filter results. Learn more about our recommended plugins for this category in the table below and compare their features - some of which may only be available in pro or premium versions.
Recommended Custom Search plugins
FacetWP Recommended
Relevanssi Recommended
Compare the recommended plugins
| Relevanssi | FacetWP | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Facet WP allows you to add filters based on site's existing post types, custom fields, and taxonomies. It uses AJAX to update results in real time as you apply filters and only shows filtering options that are applicable for the remaining results. |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Plugin price | $0-451 | $99-249 |
| Date tested | March 9, 2026 | January 10, 2024 |
| Search in custom post types | Yes | Yes |
| Search by content | Yes | Yes |
| Filter by custom fields | No | Yes |
| Filter by taxonomy | No | Yes |
| Filter by post relationships (ACF or Toolset) | No | No |
| Filter by distance on map | No | Yes |
| Slider filter | No | Yes |
| Design the search results without PHP | No | Yes |
| Load results as you search with Ajax | No | Yes |
| Star rating search | No | Yes |
| More about Relevanssi | More about FacetWP |
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.
All WPML-compatible Custom Search plugins
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| Plugin name | Plugin house | Last tested date | Compatibility status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FacetWP Recommended | facetwp | January 10, 2024 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Relevanssi Recommended | Mikko Saari | March 9, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Divi Query Builder | DiviCoding | February 11, 2026 | Compatible with WPML |
| Search & Filter Pro | Code Amp | December 19, 2025 | Compatible with WPML |
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