Installation
Install Opensolr Search in under a minute — download the ZIP, upload through WordPress, and activate. No server configuration, no Composer, no command line required.
Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- PHP 8.1 or higher
- HTTPS — your site must be served over SSL (required for secure API communication)
Download the Plugin
Direct Download
Download the latest release directly from Opensolr:
opensolr.com/opensolr-search.zip
WordPress Plugin Directory
Coming soon — search for "Opensolr Search" directly from your WordPress admin under Plugins > Add New.
Install via WordPress Admin (recommended)
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New
- Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page
- Click Choose File and select the
opensolr-search.zipfile you downloaded - Click Install Now — WordPress extracts and installs the plugin automatically
- Click Activate Plugin when the installation completes
Install via FTP / File Manager
If you prefer manual installation or your host restricts plugin uploads:
- Extract
opensolr-search.zipon your computer — you will get anopensolr-search/folder - Upload the entire
opensolr-search/folder towp-content/plugins/on your server - In WordPress, go to Plugins and find Opensolr Search in the list
- Click Activate
After Activation
Once activated, 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.