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Autocomplete For Relevanssi

By jojaba

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Autocomplete For Relevanssi Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add autocompletion to WordPress search input using Relevanssi. This plugin enhances search functionality by suggesting indexed words.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

3.4/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is meant to add the word autocomplete in search input field by using the index stored in Relevanssi database. So you have to install first Relevanssi (free or premium version) to have it to work.

The JS script used to accomplish the autocompletion work has been developed by Lea Verou and is called Awesomplete. It is very simple to set up, lightweight and accessible.

Settings available include styling, minimum characters typed to show the autocompletion box, and maximum suggestions in the autocompletion box. It retrieves the Relevanssi indexed words to generate the autocompletion list. The plugin supports both English and French languages.

Comparing to Alternatives

Autocomplete For Relevanssi offers autocomplete functionality specifically for the Relevanssi search plugin, with some direct competitors providing similar live search enhancements.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective autocomplete integration with Relevanssi
Allows use of custom or plugin-provided stylesheets
Lightweight and focused functionality
Positive feedback on ease of use from some users

Weaknesses

Can break customized search boxes and styling
Dropdown display issues with borders and appearance
Performance concerns raised by Relevanssi author
Limited features compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with a 3.4 average rating and 40% of ratings being 1 or 2 stars, indicating notable dissatisfaction alongside positive experiences.

Positive highlights

Simple and effective autocomplete functionality (wesleyburden)
Good plugin with hope for continued updates (oraculocreativo)
Almost perfect with minor feature request for keyboard navigation (John Carter)

Common complaints

Breaks customized search boxes and styling issues (trixee)
Causes severe performance problems and potential server crashes (Mikko Saari)

Weaknesses

Unstable with custom search box setups
Performance impact can be significant
Visual dropdown issues affecting user experience

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward autocomplete feature for Relevanssi without complex customization and who can tolerate some styling limitations.

Not ideal for

Sites with heavily customized search boxes or those sensitive to performance issues, as the plugin may cause crashes and slow page loads.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic autocomplete functionality integrated with Relevanssi, including options for styling.

Final Verdict

Autocomplete For Relevanssi delivers a simple autocomplete feature that some users find effective and easy to use. However, significant concerns about performance and compatibility with customized search boxes limit its reliability for many.

While it offers a free and straightforward solution, users should weigh the risk of potential server issues and styling problems against the benefits, and consider alternative plugins if stability and performance are priorities.