Description
Tired of slow or irrelevant WordPress search results?
Fast Fuzzy Search is a lightweight, privacy-focused plugin that replaces the default WordPress search with an instant, typo-friendly search bar that works out of the box.
Whether you’re running a blog, an online store, or a documentation portal, Fast Fuzzy Search makes sure your visitors find what they’re looking for—fast.
Perfect for:
- WooCommerce sites
- Blogs and content-heavy sites
- Portfolios and project listings
- Membership or internal knowledge bases
- Agencies building client sites
Live Demo Fast Fuzzy Search Live Demo
Features
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Blazing Fast Fuzzy Search Engine
Built for typo-tolerant matching, even on massive websites. Your search just got smarter. -
WooCommerce-Optimized Search
Search products by name, SKU, category, tags, attributes with the pro version. Works seamlessly with large stores. -
Live AJAX Search Experience
No reloads, no lag. Instant results as your visitors type. -
Product Price & Thumbnail Display
Show product prices and featured images right inside the search results to boost click-throughs and conversions. -
Smart Caching for Speed
Index thousands of posts and products with our blazing fast, file-based cache system. -
Beautiful, Customizable UI
Choose from premium-style aesthetics like Minimal, Material, Glassmorphic, or Brutal. Customize colors, position, and layout. -
Shortcode + Auto Mode
Drop it anywhere via shortcode or let it auto-render across your site in one click. -
Multiple Trigger Types
Use a floating button, input field, icon, or hybrid to open the search panel—your choice, no coding. -
Responsive & Touch Friendly
Mobile-ready design that looks amazing and works effortlessly on all screen sizes. -
Custom Post Type Support
Search through blog posts, pages, documentation, downloads, properties, and more. -
Advanced WooCommerce Integration
Index variations, show prices, and pull in categories, tags, and attributes for ultra-relevant results. -
Multilingual-Ready
Localized and compatible with Polylang. -
Zero External Dependencies
No CDNs. No trackers. No bloat. 100% self-contained and performance optimized.
Why Fast Fuzzy Search?
- Instant AJAX Results – Lightning-fast feedback as you type
- Typo-Tolerant Matching – “blu cap” still finds “blue cap”
- Fully Self-Hosted – 100% of your data stays on your server
- Zero Configuration – Just install, activate, and go
- Works with Polylang – Multilingual support for Latin script languages
- Lightweight and Performant – Built for speed, optimized for up to 50,000+ posts
- Built-In Styles – Drop-in themes and styles included
Pro Version ($49)
- Better integration with WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, and Easy Property Listings
- Search by SKU
- Search by Tags & Categories
- Search by Attributes (Color, Size, etc.)
- Premium Themes & Styling
- Priority support
CSS and JavaScript
uFuzzy, Copyright (c) 2022 Leon Sorokin
MIT License
Source
Alpine.js, Copyright © 2019-2021 Caleb Porzio and contributors
MIT License
Source
Screenshots
Minimal theme in light mode 
Backend options with stats 
Backend options showing different styles 
Backend options showing layout controls 
Backend options showing more options 
Minimal theme dark mode 
Material theme light mode 
Material theme dark mode mode 
Glassmorphic theme 
Brutal theme
Installation
- Upload the plugin to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install via Plugins > Add New. - Activate the plugin.
- Customize the style and behavior under Settings > Fast Fuzzy Search.
- Optionally use
[fast_fuzzy_search]shortcode to embed the search manually.
FAQ
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Is it compatible with WooCommerce?
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Yes! Fast Fuzzy Search automatically detects and indexes WooCommerce products, including SKUs, categories, tags, attributes, and prices.
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Will it slow down my site?
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Not at all. It uses a smart caching system and loads asynchronously with no external scripts—built for performance.
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Can I use it with a custom post type?
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Yes. It supports all public post types by default, and you can choose which ones to index.
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Is it better than AJAX Search Pro?
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If you’re looking for speed, simplicity, and WooCommerce-ready features out-of-the-box—yes.
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How customizable is it?
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You can change colors, UI types, positioning, and more with no code.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Fast Fuzzy Search – WordPress & WooCommerce Live Search” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.1.4
- improved admin settings page
- Fixed buttons triggers
1.1.3
- Enhanced integration capbilites with themes.
- Added ability to do contextual searches.
1.1.2
- Added animations to the search panel.
1.1.1
- Updated readme for more clarity.
1.1.0
- Fixed issue related to integration with Documentation Pro.
- Updated readme for more clarity.
1.0.3
- Fixed issue related to integration with custom themes.
1.0.2
- Added support for SKU search.
1.0.1
- Bug fixes.
1.0.0
- Initial release of the plugin.