Looking for more information about Search included with the Jetpack Search plugin? See our support article about the Jetpack Search Plugin.
Search via the Jetpack plugin provides an incredibly powerful and customizable search functionality for your site. It helps your visitors instantly find the right content, so they read and buy more. It also works great with WooCommerce/eCommerce sites to help filter products, so customers get what they want on your site faster. Using Search via the Jetpack plugin doesn’t require a paid Search plan, but there are limits to using Search for free. You can learn about our Search plans here.
Enabling Search via the Jetpack Plugin
To enable Search via the Jetpack plugin:
- Navigate to Jetpack → Search in WP Admin.
- Choose whether you’d like to use a paid plan or the free starter plan.
- Complete the checkout process.
And that’s it! You’ll be redirected back to Jetpack → Search, where you can manage the feature.
What Next?
After enabling Search, you can click Customize search results to go to the Jetpack Search configuration page. For more information about customizing Search, see the Customizing Jetpack Search support page.

After we’ve finished indexing your site, you can also view your Jetpack Search Record Meter for information about your usage and search index. For more information about the Record Meter, see the Record Meter support page.

Jetpack Search: Related Support Articles
Still need help?
Please contact support directly. We’re happy to advise.