What does LIKE Terms matching do?

It finds results where search terms appear as parts of longer words. For example, searching "custom" would also match content containing "customize," "customization," or "customizable."

Does this replace standard SearchWP matching?

No, LIKE Terms works alongside standard SearchWP indexing. It adds an additional layer of partial matching to complement the regular search, resulting in more comprehensive results.

Can I configure the minimum term length?

Yes, you can set a minimum character length for LIKE matching. This prevents very short terms from triggering excessive partial matches that could reduce result quality.

Does LIKE matching affect search performance?

LIKE queries can be slower than standard indexed searches, especially on large databases. The addon is designed to be used selectively where partial matching significantly improves search quality.

Does this addon require SearchWP?

Yes, SearchWP LIKE Terms is an addon that requires SearchWP as its base search plugin. It extends SearchWP with additional partial matching capabilities.

SearchWP addon for SQL LIKE-based partial keyword matching

SearchWP LIKE Terms

Name: SearchWP LIKE Terms
Brand: PluginTheme
SKU: PT2676
Price: 4.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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v2.4.6

Feb 17, 2018

SearchWP LIKE Terms extends SearchWP with SQL LIKE-based partial keyword matching. It finds results where search terms appear as substrings within words, catching partial matches that standard word-boundary search would miss.

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What is SearchWP LIKE Terms?

SearchWP LIKE Terms is an addon that adds SQL LIKE-based partial keyword matching to SearchWP. It finds content where search terms appear as substrings, catching partial matches that standard word-boundary search would miss. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.

Key Features

Partial Matching

Find content with substring term matches

LIKE Queries

SQL LIKE pattern for flexible matching

Complementary

Works alongside standard search indexing

Configurable

Minimum term length and behavior settings

Catalog Friendly

Improves product and technical search

Who is this for?

SearchWP users wanting partial word matching in search results, product catalog sites where substring matching improves discovery, technical documentation sites with specialized terminology, and stores where users search with partial product names.

Pros

Catches partial word matches that standard search misses
SQL LIKE matching for flexible substring detection
Works alongside standard SearchWP for comprehensive results
Configurable minimum term length settings
Improves search for technical or specialized content

Cons

•LIKE queries can be slower on very large databases
•May return less relevant partial matches
•Requires SearchWP as the base search plugin

Product Description

SearchWP LIKE Terms enhances search by adding SQL LIKE pattern matching alongside standard search. This catches results where search terms appear as parts of longer words, such as finding "customize" when searching for "custom".

Search Enhancement

Partial Matching — Find content where search terms appear as substrings within words
LIKE Queries — SQL LIKE-based matching for flexible partial term detection
Complementary — Works alongside standard SearchWP indexing for comprehensive results
Configurable — Control minimum term length and matching behavior

This addon is particularly useful for product catalogs, technical documentation, and sites with specialized terminology where partial word matches improve search relevance.

Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.