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FloInfo38 Search Tool

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Description

FloInfo38 Search Tool is a powerful yet simple plugin that adds an Ajax-powered search form to your WordPress site. It allows visitors to search through your pages and posts with real-time results.

Features:

  • Real-time Ajax search (no page reload)
  • Search in pages, posts, or both
  • Three shortcodes for different search types
  • Customizable search options
  • Exclude specific pages from search results
  • Smart keyword filtering
  • SEO-friendly search (includes meta titles, descriptions, and keywords)
  • Relevance scoring system
  • Cache system for better performance
  • Responsive design
  • Lightweight and fast

Available Shortcodes:

  • [floinfo38_search] – Search in pages and posts (based on your settings)
  • [floinfo38_search_posts] – Search only in posts
  • [floinfo38_search_pages] – Search only in pages

Support

For support, please contact:
* Website: https://www.floinfo38.fr
* Email: contact@floinfo38.fr

Privacy Policy

FloInfo38 Search Tool does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All search operations are performed locally on your WordPress installation.

Credits

Developed by Florian MARREL – Flo Info 38

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/floinfo38-search-tool directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Use the Settings -> FloInfo38 ST screen to configure the plugin.
  4. Add one of the shortcodes to any page or post where you want the search form to appear.
How do I add the search form to my site?

Simply add one of these shortcodes to any page or post:
* [floinfo38_search] for general search
* [floinfo38_search_posts] for posts only
* [floinfo38_search_pages] for pages only

What is the minimum search length?

The search requires at least 3 characters to avoid performance issues and provide relevant results.

Can I exclude certain pages from search results?

Yes! Go to Settings -> FloInfo38 ST and check the pages you want to exclude from search results.

Does it work with custom post types?

Currently, the plugin supports standard WordPress pages and posts. Custom post type support may be added in future versions.

How does the relevance scoring work?

The search assigns points based on where keywords are found:
* Title match: 30 points
* Content match: 10 points
* SEO meta match: 5 points

Results are then sorted by total score, with pages optionally prioritized.

1.5.0

  • Fixed search not working for visitors on sites using a page cache (search relies on a nonce that could expire while a cached page was served to visitors)
  • The plugin now automatically refreshes the security token via a request that is never cached, so search works reliably regardless of caching plugin or hosting configuration
  • Search errors are now distinguished from “no results” in the browser console for easier troubleshooting
  • Settings page logo is now bundled with the plugin instead of loaded from an external server

1.4.1

  • Removed wp-element-button class which could break button styling on some themes

1.4.0

  • Properly enqueued style CSS
  • Added button classes

1.3.6

  • search-results items on left

1.3.5

  • Change the appearance of the admin page
  • Performance optimizations

1.3.4

  • Added plugin icon on admin page

1.3.3

  • Introduced FI38ST_VERSION constant to centralize version management

1.3.2

  • Added plugin icon

1.3.1

  • Fixed plugin version on pages

1.3.0

  • Tested for WordPress 7.0

1.2.0

  • Fixed WordPress Coding Standards compliance
  • Added proper nonce verification
  • Improved security with wp_unslash() for POST data
  • Added GPL v3 license header
  • Improved cache management
  • Fixed direct database queries
  • Enhanced input sanitization
  • Better error handling
  • Properly enqueued all JavaScript and CSS
  • Added unique prefixes to all functions and options
  • Updated plugin name to “FloInfo38 Search Tool”
  • Updated shortcodes to use new naming convention

1.1.0

  • Added support for SEO meta fields
  • Improved relevance scoring
  • Added cache system
  • Performance optimizations

1.0.0

  • Initial release
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