Function and Purpose
The classic Search (com_search) scans texts and content directly in the database. It requires no indexing and returns results that match the search term exactly.
Differences from Smart Search
- Performance: The classic Search can be slower because it scans the database content on every query.
- Functionality: It lacks autocomplete, stemming analysis, or “Did you mean?” suggestions.
- Use case: Suitable for small websites or when an index-based search is not desired.
Important Notes
- Alternative: Use the Smart Search for better results.
- Plugin activation: Only enable the search plugins that should index relevant content.
- Menu item: Create a menu item of the “Search” type to provide a search form in the frontend.
