Every search query costs 50-200ms of MySQL CPU time. At 1,000 searches/day, that's minutes of daily database load your site doesn't need.
1,000 searches/day × 150ms
= 2.5 minutes of daily MySQL CPU time your site doesn't need
50,000+ posts
= full-text search takes 2-5 seconds per query
High CPU = upgrade
= higher hosting tier = more money every month
See why SearchJet is the best choice for offloading WordPress search
| Feature | Native MySQL | ElasticPress | Algolia | SearchJet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Built-in | 2-4 hours | 30+ min | 5 min |
| Maintenance | Manual | High | None | None |
| Monthly Cost | $0+ | $50-200 | $50-300 | $0-19 |
| Search Speed | 2-5s | <200ms | <50ms | <50ms |
| Scalability | Poor | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Analytics | Basic | Good | Advanced |
Real math for real WordPress sites
$372
saved per year
By offloading search to SearchJet instead of upgrading your hosting tier
Purpose-built for high-traffic WordPress sites that need reliable, fast search
Search runs entirely on external infrastructure, keeping your MySQL database free for actual site operations.
New posts appear in search within seconds of publishing. No cron jobs, no manual syncs.
See what users search for and what they can't find. Turn zero-result queries into content opportunities.
No Elasticsearch servers to manage, configure, or scale. We handle all the infrastructure for you.
Enterprise-grade reliability backed by a service level agreement. Your search is always available.
Switch from Algolia, ElasticSearch, or native search in one click. We handle the data migration for you.
We migrate you for free from any of these:
Everything you need to know about database offloading with SearchJet
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