Site Search App Checker

Why site search converts

Shoppers who use site search convert at 3–5× the rate of non-searchers and have higher AOV — they are expressing high purchase intent. A poor search experience (no autocomplete, no typo-tolerance, no synonym support) kills that intent before it reaches the cart.

Native search vs dedicated apps

Platform-native search (Shopify Search & Discovery, WooCommerce) is free and adequate for small catalogs. Once you exceed a few thousand SKUs or have complex filtering needs, dedicated apps like Algolia, Klevu, or Searchanise add AI ranking, behavioral personalization, and merchandising rules that measurably lift conversion.

What to look for in a search app

• Autocomplete with instant results as you type
• Typo tolerance (customers misspell product names constantly)
• Synonym support ("sofa" = "couch")
• Faceted filtering (brand, size, color, price range)
• Merchandising rules — pin products, boost margins, bury out-of-stock
• Analytics — see what customers search for and don't find