Beyond 3 Columns. Beyond Limits.
WordPress default search only queries post_title, post_excerpt, and post_content. SearchJet indexes every ACF field, custom post type, and metadata field — automatically.
By default, WordPress uses a simple SQL LIKE query across just three columns in the wp_posts table.
That's it. Only 3 of 30+ available columns.
Your most valuable search data is invisible.
The SQL WHERE ... LIKE %keyword% query only touches the wp_posts table columns. All custom field data lives in the wp_postmeta table, which WordPress search never joins.
Every custom field, every post type, every piece of metadata — all indexed and searchable in milliseconds.
Title, description, WYSIWYG, text area, and plain text fields are fully indexed and searchable.
Dropdown values, multi-select options, radio buttons, and checkbox fields are all indexed.
Linked post titles, content, and metadata from relationship and post object fields.
Nested field data from repeater fields, group fields, and flexible content layouts.
Dynamic data from JetEngine meta boxes, listing grids, and custom meta fields.
Custom product attributes, variations, and any additional product metadata.
From real estate to job boards, SearchJet powers the search experience on data-rich WordPress sites.
Let buyers search by location, price range, number of bedrooms, property type, and amenities.
Candidates find jobs by salary range, required skills, employment type, and remote options.
Diners search by cuisine type, price range, rating, dietary options, and neighborhood.
Members find colleagues by expertise, location, industry, and availability.
Zero configuration. Every field is auto-discovered and indexed. No hooks to wire up, no config files to edit.
// No config needed. SearchJet auto-discovers:
// ✓ ACF fields (all types)
// ✓ JetEngine meta boxes
// ✓ Toolset fields
// ✓ Pods custom fields
// ✓ WooCommerce product meta
// That's it. Just install and sync.
// Every custom field is searchable
// within seconds of activation.
// Optional: Fine-tune field weighting
add_filter('searchjet_field_weight', function($weight, $field) {
if ($field === 'property_price') {
return $weight * 2.0; // Boost price field
}
return $weight;
}, 10, 2);SearchJet scans your WordPress database on first sync and automatically indexes every custom field — no configuration required.
Use searchjet_field_weight filter to boost or reduce any field's search relevance. Title fields default to highest weight.
Toggle any field on/off in the SearchJet dashboard. Exclude internal metadata or admin-only fields from search results.
Everything you need to know about ACF and custom field search
Install the plugin and have every ACF field, custom post type, and metadata searchable in minutes.
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