A PrestaShop search module you can explore before installing.
NP Search combines typo-tolerant autocomplete, faceted results, search-to-cart, merchandising rules, zero-result recovery and local analytics. It runs inside PrestaShop 8 and 9 without a per-query SaaS bill.
- €89
- one-time licence, ex-VAT
- €0/query
- no metered search bill
- PS 8 + 9
- verified through 9.1.4
- Local
- catalogue and query analytics
Start on the product screen that answers your question.
These are real release captures, not design mockups. Pick the shopper, cost or privacy path, then continue into the complete guided product tour.
Turn the search bar into a product-finding flow
Inspect the full-screen storefront overlay used for suggestions, faceted results and direct add-to-cart actions.
- Typo-tolerant, language-aware suggestions.
- Facets and result cards in the same responsive layer.
- Optional direct add-to-cart controlled by the merchant.
Native search, self-hosted module or hosted service?
Choose the operating model first. Feature names can look similar while data flow, ongoing cost and implementation responsibility are completely different.
| Decision point | PrestaShop native | NP Search | Hosted search service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating model | Core store behavior plus theme/modules | Self-hosted module inside your shop | External vendor service connected to the shop |
| Typo-tolerant autocomplete | Depends on the exact theme and extensions | Included | Usually available; verify the selected plan |
| Facets and search-to-cart | May require separate theme/module work | Included | Vendor implementation and plan dependent |
| Merchandising and zero-result analytics | Requires separate configuration or extensions | Included locally | Feature and retention depend on the plan |
| Catalogue and query data | Inside the shop | Inside the shop | Processed in vendor infrastructure |
| Price model | Included, plus any theme/extension work | €89 once; optional €29 / 6-month updates | Recurring vendor contract and usage limits |
NP Search facts refer to release 2.13.2. Native behavior depends on your theme and installed modules; hosted-service features and limits depend on the vendor plan. Validate the exact stack before migration.
Three-year search cost
Move the slider to your actual monthly hosted-search charge. The comparison separates the permanent licence from the scenario where every optional NP Search update renewal is purchased.
- • The €89 licence includes 12 months of updates and keeps working after that period.
- • The €205 maintained scenario is €89 + four optional €29 six-month renewals during years 2 and 3.
This is arithmetic, not a revenue forecast. It excludes VAT, implementation time, hosting resources, migration work and any vendor-specific discounts or overage charges.
What to test before replacing store search
A search module touches discovery, product data, the theme and cart actions. Use a clone and verify the complete path—not only whether suggestions appear.
Theme mounting
Confirm the correct search input opens the overlay on desktop and mobile without duplicate handlers.
Representative queries
Test exact names, common typos, synonyms, SKU searches and a known zero-result query from your own catalogue.
Facets and variants
Verify prices, stock, combinations, category boundaries and every filter your shoppers actually use.
Cart actions
Test add-to-cart on products with and without required combinations, then confirm the cart reflects the right quantity.
Index refresh
Change a product in staging and verify scheduled refresh, deletion and out-of-stock behavior before launch.
Fallback and rollback
Document how native search returns if the module is disabled and keep the previous service available during the comparison window.
Compare the exact route you are leaving
NP Search vs Doofinder
Compare hosted search with a self-hosted PrestaShop module, including data flow, migration boundaries and operating cost.
NP Search vs Luigi's Box
Compare a broader hosted search-and-discovery suite with the narrower self-hosted NP Search operating model.
NP Search vs Algolia
Use the build-versus-buy framework when your alternative is an API platform rather than a packaged ecommerce search service.
PrestaShop search module FAQ
- What does a PrestaShop search module do?
- It extends the store’s product-finding path beyond the exact behavior supplied by the active theme and core search. Depending on the module, that can include autocomplete, typo recovery, facets, merchandising rules, direct cart actions and query analytics. Validate the exact feature set rather than assuming every search module includes the same scope.
- Does NP Search support PrestaShop 9?
- Release 2.13.2 is verified on PrestaShop 8.0.5, 8.2.5, 8.2.7, 9.0.3 and 9.1.4 across PHP 8.1–8.3. PrestaShop 9.1.4 passed on both Classic and Hummingbird. Test the exact theme and catalogue on staging before production.
- Is NP Search an AI search module?
- NP Search provides language-aware matching, typo tolerance and one bounded ranking experiment signal. It is not a generative shopping assistant and does not use cross-shop collaborative filtering. We describe the implemented retrieval and evidence controls instead of applying an undefined AI label.
- How is a self-hosted search module different from Doofinder or another SaaS?
- NP Search runs in the merchant’s PrestaShop environment, keeps catalogue and query data there and uses a one-time licence. A hosted service processes search in vendor infrastructure and normally uses a recurring contract. Hosted services may provide broader personalization or managed scale; compare the exact plan and your operational capacity.
- Will a self-hosted search module use my server resources?
- Yes. Indexing, query handling and analytics run on the merchant’s infrastructure, so catalogue size, traffic, database configuration and cron health matter. The trade-off for avoiding an external search bill is owning that capacity. Benchmark representative traffic on staging and keep a rollback path.
- Can I inspect NP Search before buying?
- Yes. This page and the product page use real release screenshots. The full product room adds a guided shopper path, merchant workspace, privacy controls, compatibility evidence, install steps, FAQs and a separate live demo link.
- Does NP Search replace category faceted navigation?
- NP Search provides facets inside its search overlay. Category-page layered navigation is a separate surface controlled by your theme or faceted-search module. Test both together and avoid assuming that a search overlay replaces every category filter.
Open the complete NP Search product room.
Review every captured screen, compatibility evidence, install steps, operating limits and the €89 one-time licence before adding it to your cart.