=== Plus Codes AJAX Search for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: pluscodes
Tags: woocommerce search, ajax search, product search, sku search, live search
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.4
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Supercharge your WooCommerce store with lightning-fast AJAX search, real-time product suggestions, and intelligent filtering that helps customers discover products faster and boosts your sales.

== Description ==

**Plus Codes AJAX Search for WooCommerce** replaces the default WooCommerce search with a fast, intelligent, and user-friendly AJAX-powered search experience.

The default WooCommerce search is basic and often fails to deliver relevant results quickly, which can frustrate users and lead to lost sales. Plus Codes Search solves this problem by delivering **instant, as-you-type suggestions** that help customers find products in real time — without page reloads.

Display rich, informative results with **product images, prices, descriptions, and SKUs**, allowing users to quickly identify the right products. With a built-in **smart ranking algorithm**, the most relevant results are shown first, improving both usability and conversion rates.

Designed with a **mobile-first approach**, the search interface works seamlessly across all devices, ensuring a smooth and responsive shopping experience.

Modern eCommerce standards demand speed and efficiency. Research shows that over **96% of leading online stores use autocomplete search**, making it a must-have feature for any serious WooCommerce business.

Whether you run a small shop or manage a large catalog with thousands of products, Plus Codes Search helps you:

✔ Reduce search friction  
✔ Improve product discovery  
✔ Increase user engagement  
✔ Boost conversions and sales  

== Features ==

✔ **Instant AJAX search** with live suggestions  
✔ **Search by product title, description, and SKU**  
✔ Display **product images, prices, descriptions, and SKU** in results  
✔ **Mobile-optimized search UI**  
✔ **Quick add-to-cart** directly from search results  
✔ **Detailed preview panel** on hover  
✔ **Search categories and tags**  
✔ **Search history suggestions**  
✔ **Customizable suggestion limits and minimum characters**  
✔ **Smart ranking algorithm** for accurate results  
✔ **Grouped results** (products, categories, etc.)  
✔ **Works with WooCommerce search results page**  
✔ **Google Analytics integration**  
✔ Compatible with **WPML, Polylang, qTranslate-XT**  
✔ Fully **customizable UI** (labels, colors, loader, images)

== Upgrade to PRO ==

Unlock a next-generation search engine built for speed, accuracy, and scalability.

👉 <a href="https://www.pluscodes.us/plugin/woocommerce-ajax-search">AJAXSearch – autocomplete PRO</a>

== PRO Features ==

✔ **Ultra-fast inverted index engine** (handles 100,000+ products)  
✔ Up to **10× faster search performance**  
✔ **Fuzzy search** (handles typos and misspellings)  
✔ Search in **custom fields (ACF supported)**  
✔ Search in **product attributes**  
✔ Search in **categories, tags, and brands** (with thumbnails)  
✔ Support for popular brand plugins  
✔ **Variation SKU search** support  
✔ Search **posts and pages**  
✔ **Synonyms support**  
✔ **Advanced product exclusion rules**  
✔ Compatible with **TranslatePress**  
✔ **Priority support & integration help**  
✔ And more...

== Showcase ==

See real-world implementations:
https://www.pluscodes.us/plugin/woocommerce-ajax-search

== Feedback ==

We’d love your feedback:
https://www.pluscodes.us/plugin/woocommerce-ajax-search

== Installation ==

1. Install via WordPress Dashboard or upload plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin
3. Go to `WooCommerce → Plus Codes Search`
4. Configure settings and display the search bar

== Usage ==

You can add the search bar in multiple ways:

✔ **Replace existing search bar (one-click for supported themes)**  

✔ **Shortcode:**  
[pcsearch]

✔ **PHP:**  
<?php echo do_shortcode('[pcsearch]'); ?>

✔ **Widget:** Appearance → Widgets → Plus Codes Search  

✔ **Menu item:** Appearance → Menus → Add “Plus Codes Search”  

✔ **Block editor support**

== Supported Themes ==

One-click search replacement available for:

Storefront, Astra, Divi, Flatsome, Avada, OceanWP, Salient and many more.

Full list:
https://www.pluscodes.us/plugin/woocommerce-ajax-search

== FAQ ==

= How do I add the search bar? =
Use shortcode, widget, menu item, block, or automatic theme replacement.

= Can I replace my theme’s search bar? =
Yes. Many themes support one-click replacement. For others, contact support.

= Where are settings located? =
Go to `WooCommerce → Plus Codes Search`.

= Is PRO worth it? =
If your store has many products or slow search, PRO significantly improves speed (up to 10×) and adds advanced search capabilities.

= Do you provide support? =
Yes. We support both free and PRO users via website and WordPress forums.

== Summary ==

**Plus Codes AJAX Search** transforms your WooCommerce search into a fast, intelligent, and conversion-driven experience.

Help customers find products instantly — and grow your sales effortlessly.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Initial release.