Disable Site Search
Disable Site Search Disables default front-end and REST search for blog-style content when you prefer another search tool or none at all. WooCommerce-style searches stay available. Blocks /wp/v2/search and ?search= on REST post collections.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Disables default front-end and REST search for blog-style content when you prefer another search tool or none at all. WooCommerce-style searches stay available. Blocks /wp/v2/search and ?search= on REST post collections.
- Intercepts front-end requests (redirects, custom routes, or access rules).
- Affects the WordPress REST API.
- Simple on/off toggle - no settings panel.
- Disable WordPress Search.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Disables default front-end and REST search for blog-style content when you prefer another search tool or none at all. WooCommerce-style searches stay available. Blocks /wp/v2/search and ?search= on REST post collections.
- You want this SEO & Visibility feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open SEO & Visibility or search for “Disable Site Search”.
- Toggle Disable Site Search on.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Disable Site Search is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> SEO & Visibility.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Disable Site Search off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Disable Site Search do?
Disables default front-end and REST search for blog-style content when you prefer another search tool or none at all. WooCommerce-style searches stay available. Blocks /wp/v2/search and ?search= on REST post collections.
Is Disable Site Search free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Disable Site Search need configuration?
No. It is a simple on/off toggle.
How do I turn Disable Site Search off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Disable Site Search, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/disable-wp-search/module.php.
Boot: display · context: frontend, rest.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): rest_endpoints, rest_pre_dispatch, parse_query, template_redirect.