A WordPress search plugin that helps visitors find answers
Add fast, typo-tolerant search to your WordPress site. Help visitors find relevant pages or ask a question and get an AI answer with links to its sources.
Free plugin download. Hosted service with a 15-day trial.
From the team behind Monocle Search
Your content. Easier to find.
- For content-rich websitesHelp readers reach the pages, posts, and supported documents they need.
- For WooCommerce shopsMake published products and variations easier to explore with product details and filters. More
- For teams improving their siteSee the searches that lead to a click and the ones that leave visitors without a result.
Better ways to find what is already on your site
Real-time search
Show results as visitors type. Typo-tolerant matching helps them find the right page even when the spelling is not exact.
AI answers from your content
Offer optional answers based on indexed content, with source links visitors can open and check.
See what people search for
Review popular queries, result clicks, zero-result searches, and the pages where visitors begin searching.
Matches your site
Use a search field, a floating launcher, or a search link. Adjust colours and the result layout from the dashboard.
You control the results
Exclude public pages that should not appear in your site search, and review how SearchCue ranks the remaining content.
Document search
Include supported PDFs and Office documents alongside your public pages. Test the documents that matter to your visitors.
Image recognition
Make supported image content searchable with OCR and image understanding. Check the results against your own images.
WooCommerce product search
Search published products and variations with prices, stock status, images, attributes, and filters.
Explore WooCommerce search →Install the plugin. Connect your site. Start searching.
SearchCue keeps the search index on its own servers. You do not need to build a search index in your WordPress database.
Follow the complete installation guide →- Install and activate. In WordPress, open Plugins → Add New Plugin, search for SearchCue, and activate it.
- Connect with your email. Open SearchCue in WordPress, enter your email, and follow the sign-in link to connect the site.
- Check your search. Let SearchCue index the content, then test the floating launcher, a search field, or a link to /search.
Clear pricing for the hosted service
The WordPress plugin connects to a SearchCue account. Try the service for 15 days, then choose the plan that fits your content and usage. AI answers are optional.
See the current page limits, included answers, and optional additional usage on the pricing section.
View plans and pricing →Built by the team behind Monocle Search
SearchCue comes from DoNoHarm, the team behind Monocle Search for Squarespace. Sebastian and Felix answer support questions themselves.
Tell us about the content you need to search or a setup you want to check.
Contact the team →Questions about WordPress search
Can I use my existing WordPress search field?
SearchCue can use an existing search input when a visitor focuses it. The plugin also provides a floating search launcher, and you can add a link to /search. Test the entry points in your theme after installation.
Is the search index stored in my WordPress database?
No. SearchCue stores the search index on its own servers. The index is a searchable copy of your content. Your original pages and posts stay in WordPress. The plugin does not build or query a search index in your WordPress database.
Can it search private or password-protected content?
The standard setup uses public content. Do not assume private pages, membership areas, or protected documents will be indexed. Contact support if access-controlled content is a requirement.
Do I have to use AI answers?
No. AI answers are optional. You can use the search experience and choose whether to enable answers in SearchCue.
Is the WordPress plugin free?
Yes. The WordPress plugin is free. The hosted SearchCue service has a 15-day free trial, then requires a paid plan. See current pricing.
Will SearchCue affect page performance?
SearchCue runs searches on its own servers, not in your WordPress database. The search script loads asynchronously, so the page can display while it downloads. The browser still has to run the script. SearchCue also visits public pages to update the index, which uses your hosting resources.
Get more from WordPress search
Find out whether missing content, relevance, or the interface is the problem.
Turn visitor queries and result clicks into practical site improvements.
Compare content coverage, relevance, hosting, and the cost of running search.
For developers: inspect the plugin source code or download the source archive.