Installation
Install Opensolr Search straight from the WordPress Plugin Directory — one search, two clicks, no server configuration, no Composer, no command line.
Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- PHP 8.1 or higher
- HTTPS — your site must be served over SSL (required for secure API communication)
Install from the WordPress Plugin Directory
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New
- Search for Opensolr Search
- Click Install Now on the plugin card — WordPress downloads and installs it automatically
- Click Activate when the installation completes
You can also view the plugin page directly at wordpress.org/plugins/opensolr-search — the WordPress.org listing includes release notes, the latest changelog, and a support forum.
Because the plugin is installed from the official WordPress Plugin Directory, new releases appear in your WordPress admin under Dashboard > Updates automatically. No manual reinstall required — just click Update Now when a new version ships.
After Activation
A new Opensolr Search menu item appears under Settings in your WordPress admin sidebar. This is your control panel for everything — connecting your account, configuring the crawler, tuning search, and viewing analytics.
- Go to Settings > Opensolr Search
- You will land on the Settings tab — this is where you connect your Opensolr account
- Follow the Account Setup guide to enter your credentials and create your search index
You will need an Opensolr account to use the plugin. Create a free account — it takes 30 seconds. You can create your search index directly from the plugin settings after connecting.
What Gets Installed
Plugin Files
19 PHP classes, 5 JavaScript files, 3 CSS files, and 1 template — all contained in wp-content/plugins/opensolr-search/
Database Tables
Creates tables for analytics (query logs, click tracking), elevation rules, and ingestion job tracking. All prefixed with your WordPress table prefix.
WordPress Options
Stores your Opensolr credentials, search tuning settings, facet mappings, and content type selections in the WordPress options table.
Search Page
Registers a /search/ page that serves the full search interface — faceted results, AI features, autocomplete, and click tracking.
Uninstalling
If you deactivate and delete Opensolr Search, the plugin cleans up after itself — all database tables and WordPress options created by the plugin are removed. Your Opensolr search index in the cloud is not affected and can be reused if you reinstall later.
Once the plugin is activated, head to Account Setup to enter your Opensolr credentials and create your first search index.