Search Keyword Highlighter

Description

Search Keyword Highlighter is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically highlights search terms on search results pages.

Features:
– Highlights the keywords entered in the search box.
– Supports titles, excerpts, and content.
– Customizable highlight color.
– Option to enable or disable highlighting.
– Simple settings page, accessible directly from the dashboard.

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Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/search-keyword-highlighter directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Go to Dashboard > Search Keyword Highlighter to configure settings.

FAQ

Is this plugin compatible with all themes?

No, this plugin is not compatible with all themes. If your theme already includes a built-in mechanism for highlighting search keywords, this plugin may not override those styles.

It is compatible with themes that use the following standard WordPress functions to display search results:

  • the_title()
  • get_the_title()
  • the_excerpt()
  • the_content()

If your theme uses custom functions to output search content, this plugin may not work as expected.

Can I change the highlight color?

Color options are available. You can select the highlight color from the plugin’s settings page. The following highlight colors are available:

  • Yellow
  • Light Green
  • Orange
  • Light Blue
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Gray

Can I disable the keyword highlighting?

Yes, there’s an option to enable or disable the feature from the settings page.

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Contributors and Developers

“Search Keyword Highlighter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Change Log

1.1

  • Added five new highlight color options: Orange, Light Blue, Pink, Purple, and Gray.

1.0

  • Initial release.