We are happy to announce an important update for JP Ajax Search, our lightweight AJAX search module for Joomla.
JP Ajax Search was originally built with YOOtheme Pro and UIkit workflows in mind, but the module now supports a broader range of Joomla websites with new frontend style presets for UIkit / YOOtheme, Bootstrap 5, and Generic JP Ajax Search CSS.
Now for more Joomla websites
The new frontend style preset setting makes JP Ajax Search more flexible across different Joomla templates and frontend frameworks.
- UIkit / YOOtheme - The default preset and still ideal for YOOtheme Pro websites.
- Bootstrap 5 - Adds Bootstrap-friendly form classes without requiring Bootstrap JavaScript.
- Generic / JP Ajax Search CSS - Uses only the module’s own bundled CSS and stable base classes.
This means JP Ajax Search is no longer only focused on UIkit-based websites. It can now be used more naturally in Bootstrap-based Joomla templates and custom Joomla frontend builds.
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OCH Subscriptions support
This update also adds support for OCH Subscriptions, a Joomla component used for selling digital products, subscriptions, software licenses, memberships and similar products.
The new OCH Subscriptions source makes JP Ajax Search even more useful for Joomla extension shops, software product websites and subscription-based stores.
- Search OCH Subscriptions product titles
- Search product aliases
- Search product keys
- Search product teaser text
- Search short descriptions
- Show product price where available
- Show subscription period where available
- Show product image where available
- Use OCH Subscriptions frontend product links
This is especially useful for JPro Studio-style product sites where users may search for a plugin, extension, license, product key, or subscription product.
Still built for fast AJAX search
The core idea remains the same: JP Ajax Search gives Joomla websites a fast, compact and flexible AJAX search dropdown without requiring a large indexing/search component.
- Fast AJAX search dropdown
- Lightweight Joomla module
- No heavy indexing component required
- Mixed-source search results
- Mobile-friendly result dropdown
- Load more support
- Smart relevance ranking
- Multilingual labels
- Clean and configurable backend settings
Supported sources
JP Ajax Search uses a provider-based architecture, making it possible to search multiple Joomla sources from one search field.
- Joomla Articles
- Phoca Cart products
- HikaShop products
- J2Commerce products
- OCH Subscriptions products
- Event Booking events
- JEvents events
- jDownloads files
- DOCman documents
- eDocman documents
- DJCatalog2
Better positioning for the Joomla ecosystem
This update makes JP Ajax Search a better fit for the broader Joomla world. YOOtheme Pro and UIkit remain first-class options, but the module can now also be used in Bootstrap 5 templates and generic/custom Joomla templates.
For site builders, this means more flexibility. For developers, the stable JP Ajax Search base classes remain available across all presets, making it easier to style and extend the search output for different projects.
Availability
The updated JP Ajax Search package is available from JPro Studio.
View JP Ajax Search product page
We will continue improving JP Ajax Search with more provider support, frontend refinements, and real-world Joomla search improvements based on client projects and user feedback.
