Sokol: Smart WooCommerce Search (formerly Smart Ajax Product Search)
5,000+ active installs · Rated 4.4/5 · Updated October 21, 2026
A WooCommerce plugin that replaces the default shop search with an instant Ajax search showing product suggestions as visitors type. Results can include images, prices and categories, with SKU search, synonyms, recent searches, a fullscreen popup and a prebuilt search index for larger catalogues. It suits stores whose customers struggle to find products. A free version covers the core search, and a paid Pro version adds more features.
Pros
- Live Ajax suggestions with images and prices
- Search index for larger product catalogues
- Search widget and analytics toggle in the free version
Cons
- Free and Pro versions cannot run together
- Some widget fields and features need Pro
- Adds custom database tables for the search index
Topics: Ecommerce plugins , Search plugins
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