Search Everything

Search Everything is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to extend and enhance the default search capabilities of WordPress without altering the existing template pages. It allows users to configure searches to include pages, excerpts, attachments, drafts, comments, tags, and custom fields (metadata), while also offering customizable search highlight styles and the option to exclude specific pages and posts. The plugin does not search password-protected content. Additionally, it features a writing assistant called Research Everything, enabling users to search their posts and insert links while composing content, and includes a Power Search function for researching posts from the wider web (for WP3.7 and above). Main features include search highlighting, comprehensive search options across various content types, and the ability to exclude specific posts and categories from search results. The plugin, originally developed by dancameron and now maintained by Zemanta, is straightforward to install and configure for an enhanced search experience.