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Installation




Before installing the extension, please make sure to Backup your web directory and store database


You will require to install MageDelight Base Extension first. If it is not installed then please download it from https://www.magedelight.com/pub/extensions/magedelight-base.zip and unzip the package file into the root folder of your Magento 2 installation.

Root Directory is - "app/code/magedelight/#YourExtensionName#"

  • Unzip the extension package file into the root folder of your Magento 2 installation.
  • Connect to SSH console of your server:
    • Navigate to the root folder of your Magento 2 setup
    • Run command as per below sequence,

      php bin/magento setup:upgrade

      php bin/magento setup:di:compile

      php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy

      php bin/magento cache:clean

  • log out from the backend and log in again


If you are using Magento 2.3 or later then you do not need to activate license. Extension will be activated with silent activation mechanism and does not require activation keys to be entered manually.   



Backend Configuration (Admin side)



  • This section allows administrators to configure the search behavior and optimize how products are indexed and displayed in search results across the store.
FieldDescription
Search Engine

Selects the backend search engine used for indexing and querying catalog data. Available

options include MySQL, Elasticsearch (deprecated), and OpenSearch. OpenSearch is

recommended for better performance and scalability.

Search Query Based On

Defines how multiple search terms are combined. AND (preferable) returns results

containing all keywords, improving accuracy. OR returns results containing any of the

keywords, increasing result breadth.

Search Preference

Controls how wildcard searches are applied to improve partial matching of search terms.

Options include:

Wildcard Search – Matches terms containing the keyword anywhere.

Wildcard search at start – Matches terms ending with the keyword.

• Wildcard search at end* – Matches terms starting with the keyword.

• No – Disables wildcard search.

Enable Cross-Store Search

Enables displaying search results across multiple store views. When enabled, results appear

in separate tabs per store on the search results page. Autocomplete remains store-specific.

Stores

Allows selection of store views where cross-store search is applicable. Only relevant when

cross-store search is enabled.

FieldDescription
Wildcard Exceptions

Defines keywords for which wildcard search should not be applied. This helps

maintain precise search results for specific terms.

WordSpecifies the keyword to exclude from wildcard-based search behavior.
AddAdds the entered keyword to the wildcard exception list.
Automatic Keyword Replacement

Allows automatic replacement of search terms to improve result accuracy and

handle common misspellings or synonyms.

Find Word

Defines the keyword(s) that should be detected in the search query. Multiple

words can be added, separated by commas.

Replace WithSpecifies the term that will replace the matched keyword in the search query.
Add (Keyword Replacement)Adds the defined find-and-replace rule to the list.
Long-tail Search Expressions

Configures advanced search patterns using expressions to handle special

characters, formatting, or complex queries.

Match ExpressionDefines the pattern (e.g., regex) to identify specific search query formats.
Replace Expression

Specifies the expression used to transform the matched query into a

searchable format.

Replace CharDefines a character used during replacement, if applicable.
Add (Expression)Adds the configured long-tail search rule.
Redirect 404 Pages to Search Results

Redirects users from non-existent (404) pages to relevant search results,

improving user experience.

Auto-redirect for Single Result

Automatically redirects users to the product page if the search query

returns only one result.

Enable Google Sitelinks Search

Enables a sitelinks search box in Google search results for the store,

improving SEO and navigation.

FieldDescription
Show Category Filter in Result Page

Enables category-based filtering on the search results page, allowing users to refine results

by category.

Display Search Indexes as Tabs (Result Threshold)

Displays search results in tabbed format based on content types (e.g., Products, CMS Pages)

when the number of results exceeds the specified threshold. Enter 0 or leave empty to always display tabs.

Highlight Keywords in ResultsHighlights matched search keywords within the results to improve visibility and user experience.

FieldDescription
Show Search Bar on Category Pages

Enables a search bar on category pages, allowing users to search for products within the

selected category.

Minimum Products for Category Search Bar

Defines the minimum number of products required in a category for the search bar to be

displayed. If the product count is below this value, the search bar will not appear.

FieldDescription
Index CMS Widgets

Includes Magento CMS widgets in search indexing, allowing their content

to appear in search results.

Normalize Accented Characters

Converts accented or special characters into standard text to improve

search matching and consistency.

Calculate Products Popularity for Last N Months

Defines the time period (in months) used to calculate product popularity

for sorting purposes. Set 0 or leave empty to consider all-time data.

FieldDescription
Ignored IPs for Tracking

Specifies IP addresses that should be excluded from search analytics and tracking. This is

useful for filtering out internal or test traffic to ensure accurate search data.

FieldDescription
Check the Search Engine Status

Verifies the current status of the configured search engine to ensure it is running and

accessible.

Delete All Search Indexes

Removes all search indexes from the current search engine connection. This helps resolve

outdated or incorrect data issues. Reindexing is required afterward.

Delete Store-Specific Indexes

Deletes search indexes related to the current store only, based on the configured index

prefix. Reindexing is required after this action to restore search functionality.

Backend Functionality





Frontend Functionality














Demo


Click here to visit frontend.

Click here to visit backend admin panel.

FAQs


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Support


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Additional Services


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