How to use an External Service (e.g. Algolia) In WordPress

Implementing Custom Code with JavaScript and AJAX

Algolia is a powerful search-as-a-service solution that offers fast and customizable autocomplete search features. Integrating Algolia with WordPress involves using their API and the Algolia Search plugin for WordPress.

Create an account on the Algolia website and set up your application.

Step 2: Install the Algolia Plugin

In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
Search for “Algolia Search”.
Install and activate the plugin.

Algolia Plugin

Step 3: Configure the Plugin

Go to Settings > Algolia Search.
Enter your Algolia application ID, search-only API key, and admin API key.
Configure indices and search settings.

Step 4: Customize the Search Interface

Use the provided templates and widgets to customize the search experience.

Example:

Sign Up and Configure Algolia
Install Algolia Plugin
Configure Plugin Settings

Algolia Customise

Create account and enter those API keys in WordPress dashboard

Algolia Dashboard

Output: Your WordPress site will have a powerful and fast autocomplete search powered by Algolia, providing a seamless search experience.

Algolia Plugin

How to Add Autocomplete Search to WordPress?

Adding an autocomplete search feature to your WordPress website can significantly enhance user experience by providing instant search suggestions as users type. This functionality is particularly useful for websites with a large amount of content, helping users find what they’re looking for more efficiently. In this article, we will explore various approaches to implementing autocomplete search in WordPress, detailing each method step-by-step.

These are the following approaches:

Table of Content

Using a WordPress Plugin
Implementing Custom Code with jQuery UI
Using an External Service (e.g. Algolia)
Implementing Custom Code with JavaScript and AJAX