Jetpack Inline Search
Jetpack Inline Search is deprecated and we recommend all users switch to Jetpack Instant Search, our newer search solution. Check here for more details on Instant Search.
This information is preserved for our customers who are still using Inline Search, but we do plan on removing that option completely in the future.
Jetpack Inline Search indexes all WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types as long as the post status is one of ‘publish’, ‘trash’, ‘pending’, ‘draft’, ‘future’, or ‘private’.
Get Inline Search on your site
Once you’ve connected your site, follow these steps to add Inline Search:
- Go to Jetpack → Search in WP Admin.
- Under “Select a search experience for your visitors”, choose Theme.
Taxonomies and post meta in Jetpack Inline Search
When you add an extra filter to the widget – for example, to refine a search by taxonomy – the links for taxonomy terms will only appear in the search widget if there is at least one taxonomy term for the given results. Results with zero matching taxonomy terms will not show the filter controls. This is to prevent user confusion by having redundant controls taking up space on the screen.
Post meta is not included in the index. Custom taxonomies are currently in the index, but the indexing structure has changed, so we do not recommend them for custom queries. For better post meta and custom taxonomy support, consider using Instant Search on your site.
For advanced customizations with relevant code snippets, see how to customize Inline Search.
Still need help?
Please contact support. We’re happy to advise.
