{"id":26280,"date":"2021-07-05T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=26280"},"modified":"2021-06-23T20:47:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T18:47:20","slug":"best-multisite-wordpress-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-multisite-wordpress-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Multisite WordPress Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Installing a WordPress multisite network can be a great solution for many problems that plague people who need to have multiple websites. A multisite network allows the creation of many websites from a single installation, potentially saving money and giving you plenty of control over what happens on each of the websites.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The list of benefits doesn\u2019t end there \u2013 you can also install <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/themes-list\/\">WordPress themes<\/a> for the whole host of websites from a single location. You can do the same with plugins, too \u2013 as long as they support multisite networks. And it might surprise that some very prominent ones, such as Google\u2019s Site Kit, don\u2019t support installation on multisite networks.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Don\u2019t worry though \u2013 we\u2019ll walk you through some of the essential plugins a WordPress multisite network needs. Some will help you do specific multisite-related things, others will just help the websites in the network run well. Be warned, however, that some of the plugins we\u2019ll mention will require a higher-tier paid version for multisite support.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The multisite WordPress plugins we\u2019ll mention are:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#monsterinsights\">MonsterInsights<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#user-switching\">User Switching<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#yoast-seo\">Yoast SEO<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#ns-cloner-site-copier\">NS Cloner \u2013 Site Copier<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#wordfence-security\">WordFence Security<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#updraftplus-premium\">UpdraftPlus Premium<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#multisite-language-switcher\">Multisite Language Switcher<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#relevanssi-a-better-search\">Relevanssi \u2013 A Better Search<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"monsterinsights\"><\/a>MonsterInsights<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MonsterInsights.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"MonsterInsights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MonsterInsights.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MonsterInsights-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MonsterInsights-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MonsterInsights-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s no way around it \u2013 most websites, if not all of them, will need a way to connect with Google. Whether you want to go as far and <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-add-google-search-to-wordpress\/\">add Google Search to your website<\/a> is up to you \u2013 <strong>but you\u2019ll probably need to connect it with Google Analytics either way.<\/strong> And one of the best ways to do it for a multisite network is using <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/google-analytics-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MonsterInsights<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Ever since Google released the Site Kit WordPress plugin, people have had a real alternative to the mega-popular MonsterInsights plugin.<\/strong> However, since Site Kit doesn\u2019t offer multisite support, it\u2019s only natural you\u2019ll turn to the reigning king of plugins for Google Analytics. <strong>It will deliver, too, as you\u2019ll soon be able to use Google Analytics with all the permissions and controls you\u2019d ever want.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The drawback? It might not be obvious from the plugin\u2019s WordPress.org page, but <strong>MonsterInsights only offers multisite support with their most expensive paid plan, the Agency plan, which starts at around $400 per year when on a discount.<\/strong> You\u2019re more than welcome to shop around, but you\u2019ll notice that other plugins that do the same thing have a similar policy of keeping multisite support behind a paywall.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"user-switching\"><\/a>User Switching<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/User-Switching.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"User Switching\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/User-Switching.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/User-Switching-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/User-Switching-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/User-Switching-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Administering several websites, even if they\u2019re a part of several multisite networks, can be a real hassle. <strong>Even if the workload isn\u2019t particularly difficult, simply going through the same routine over and over again can be mind-numbing.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/user-switching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">User Switching<\/a> is a plugin that might help with one small part of that routine \u2013 logging in and out of different accounts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Whatever type of work you have to do on any of your subsites, you\u2019ll be able to do it using the role that fits you the best without having to log out of your account and into another one. <strong>You can instantly switch to any account from the Users screen without revealing any passwords.<\/strong> All the now standard security measures are implemented to make switching as safe and secure as possible. <strong>This plugin might not be a life-saver, but it does away with one specific annoyance without charging a dime.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"yoast-seo\"><\/a>Yoast SEO<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yoast-SEO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Yoast SEO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yoast-SEO.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yoast-SEO-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yoast-SEO-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yoast-SEO-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If there were one plugin that needed no introduction, it would be <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoast SEO<\/a>. With over five million active installations and a five-star rating that\u2019s as solid as any you\u2019ll see, Yoast SEO is arguably the most popular SEO plugin for WordPress. <strong>To make things even better, it\u2019s also multisite-friendly.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We\u2019ve already covered <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/guide-to-set-up-yoast-plugin\/\">how to install and set up Yoast SEO<\/a>. What you get after installing it is a tool that will help your website\u2019s SEO in many different ways. <strong>If you need some technical help around canonical URLs, for example, the plugin will do it on its own.<\/strong> It will be there when you need to write better content, too, and it will make sure your website communicates with search engines in the best way possible.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Yoast SEO is available in two versions \u2013 the free one, and the Premium one.<\/strong> There seems to be no reason why you wouldn\u2019t simply install the free version on your WordPress multisite network and enjoy all the benefits of this great plugin. <strong>Then again, the premium plans start at $89 and bring even more incredible and useful tools for keeping your websites in top shape and fully optimized.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"ns-cloner-site-copier\"><\/a>NS Cloner \u2013 Site Copier<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NS-Cloner-\u2013-Site-Copier.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"NS Cloner \u2013 Site Copier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NS-Cloner-\u2013-Site-Copier.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NS-Cloner-\u2013-Site-Copier-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NS-Cloner-\u2013-Site-Copier-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NS-Cloner-\u2013-Site-Copier-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Every site you have on your multisite network can be its own special entity, with the plugins and themes and settings and contents that only it has. However, a lot of the time you\u2019ll want some kind of uniformity between the websites. <strong>At the very least, you\u2019ll want to create a basic version of the website you\u2019ll upgrade with additional features based on specific needs.<\/strong> This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/ns-cloner-site-copier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NS Cloner \u2013 Site Copier<\/a> comes in.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]NS Cloner copies websites. It does it well, it does it quickly, and it does it thoroughly. <strong>The pages, posts, custom post types, taxonomies, widgets, menus, the theme, media, as well as the associated data \u2013 it all gets copied so fast you\u2019ll have to check twice to make sure it really happened.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And that\u2019s just in the free version. <strong>The paid version, which starts at $298 for two installations, can be used to clone standalone sites \u2013 not only multisite &#8211; or clone to a remote network, perform search and replace, and do many more interesting things.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"wordfence-security\"><\/a>WordFence Security<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wordfence-Security.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Wordfence Security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wordfence-Security.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wordfence-Security-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wordfence-Security-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wordfence-Security-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Security is one of the things you have to take seriously with WordPress. It\u2019s a big CMS, which makes it a big mark for all kinds of nefarious actors. <strong>The fact that you have a multisite network doesn\u2019t help you, either \u2013 if any of the sites on the network catches a bug, the whole network will get it, too.<\/strong> All the more reason to choose a solid WordPress security plugin \u2013 like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordFence Security<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]WordPress Security adds a powerful scanner and a robust firewall to your website\u2019s security tools. <strong>It also supports two-factor authentication, and it allows for taking care of all the security-related tasks from one central location.<\/strong> With a click of a button, you can scan your whole network for malware.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Taking it up a notch with Premium will significantly improve your multisite network\u2019s security. <strong>Depending on the number of licenses you\u2019re getting, the plugin can cost you around $75 on the more affordable end.<\/strong> For that money, you get real-time protection and multiple other features you\u2019ll learn to love quickly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"updraftplus-premium\"><\/a>UpdraftPlus Premium<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UpdraftPlus.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"UpdraftPlus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UpdraftPlus.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UpdraftPlus-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UpdraftPlus-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UpdraftPlus-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Few plugins have the same status as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UpdraftPlus<\/a> does. This backup and restoration plugin has over three million active installations, a five-star rating, and it offers an incredibly useful service.<strong> It does it for multisite installations, too \u2013 but only in the premium version.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are a couple of points that get mentioned a lot when talking about UpdraftPlus. <strong>For one, the fact that it\u2019s a backup plugin that also has restoration capabilities makes it the only solution you\u2019ll ever need to make sure you never lose any content from your website.<\/strong> The plugin will back up your website to multiple cloud servers, and it will do so automatically, based on a schedule you set.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For someone who has a WordPress multisite network, <strong>the plugin\u2019s value comes after getting the Premium version, which starts at $70. That\u2019s when the multisite compatibility kicks in<\/strong>. It\u2019s also when the Migrator becomes available, allowing you to duplicate your websites, for example. Database encryption, advanced reporting, and backing up of non-WP files and databases are all premium features that make this plugin a worthy choice.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"multisite-language-switcher\"><\/a>Multisite Language Switcher<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Multisite-Language-Switcher.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Multisite Language Switcher\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Multisite-Language-Switcher.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Multisite-Language-Switcher-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Multisite-Language-Switcher-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Multisite-Language-Switcher-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]An obvious problem that could arise from having a multisite WordPress network is that the websites don\u2019t have to be in the same language. <strong>If your multisite network has blogs that should reach audiences that speak different languages, navigating between the different language versions of the content can become difficult for the viewer.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/multisite-language-switcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multisite Language Switcher<\/a> is a plugin that aims to rectify that.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>With this plugin, you can easily add multi-language support to your multilingual blog network.<\/strong> The plugin allows you to connect posts, pages, and taxonomies so that the person viewing your website can easily switch between different language versions. <strong>This plugin is free to use, so you only need to set aside the time to connect all those posts, pages, tags, and categories.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"relevanssi-a-better-search\"><\/a>Relevanssi \u2013 A Better Search<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Relevanssi-\u2013-A-Better-Search.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Relevanssi \u2013 A Better Search\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Relevanssi-\u2013-A-Better-Search.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Relevanssi-\u2013-A-Better-Search-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Relevanssi-\u2013-A-Better-Search-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Relevanssi-\u2013-A-Better-Search-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Having content spread around multiple websites in the same network can make searching for something specific difficult.<strong> Also, it\u2019s not like WordPress\u2019 search is the CMS\u2019 strongest feature \u2013 there\u2019s plenty to improve on there<\/strong>, and some of it might be achieved using the plugin <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/relevanssi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relevanssi \u2013 A Better Search<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Out of the box, the free version of the plugin brings you search results sorted by relevance, partial matching for queries, AND and OR queries, searching for exact phrases with the use of quotation marks \u2013 and many other great things. <strong>All of it is multisite-friendly, and it enables you to search even comments, tags, categories, and custom fields.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you have a multisite, however, you\u2019ll get the most use from the plugin if you go for the premium version. 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