IDX Plugin Search Widgets That Convert
Starting a real estate website or improving the one you have? Your search is the gateway to listings and trust. Get it right and people stay. Get it wrong and they search somewhere else.
Why Search Forms Fail
No Results from Typos
Even saved or pasted addresses with tiny typos or commas often return 0 results. People quickly lose trust and abandon the search.
Form Logic Issues
Forms often force users into strict steps instead of adapting. If visitors don't follow the exact pattern, they can't find what they need.
Filters That Frustrate
Price and other filters are clumsy: only min or only max fields, no quick-selects, and confusing layouts. Frustration builds quickly.
Mobile Struggles
Tiny fields, reloads, and poor contrast in bright light make mobile search painful. Instead of browsing, users leave frustrated.
Slow to Respond
Lag between typing and seeing results breaks flow. Visitors give up before listings appear, preferring faster experiences elsewhere.
Doesn't Match the Site
When the form looks like it's from another system, trust drops. Users feel it doesn't belong and hesitate to continue searching.
What People Expect
People already know how search should feel because big portals trained them. Smaller sites often miss familiar patterns that remove friction.
Example: big portals use combined bedrooms & bathrooms with quick-select buttons — fast and intuitive. On smaller sites this is often missing, replaced by clumsy separate fields.
What a Good Form Should Do
Understands People
Handles typos and varied input order without dead ends.
Guides, Not Confuses
Price ranges, quick selects, and clean formats built in.
Mobile First
Large tap targets, one hand use, accessible contrast.
Fast
Instant response with no lag, so people stay, explore, and convert.
Native Design
Blends seamlessly with your site style so it looks like it belongs.
Drives Engagement
Moves visitors quickly to listings where they can explore and connect.
IDX Plugin Search Widgets
Choose from ready-made search widgets or create your own. Each fits different uses and layouts.
Search V1 – Classic
The standard form. Location plus the key fields people expect, like price and property type. A reliable choice for most pages, giving visitors a balanced way to start searching.
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Search V2 – Classic + More
This widget includes everything from Search V1, plus a 'More' option with advanced filters. It stays simple on the surface while showing visitors your search can handle even the most detailed queries.
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Search V3 – Location Only
This widget is focused on what most visitors start with: location. It lets people type an address, zip code, city, or county, and immediately see results. Perfect for those who have a place in mind and want to jump straight into exploring properties. Works anywhere on your site — whether it's the homepage, a landing page, or alongside other content.
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Search V4 – Vertical Form
This widget takes a different approach: the fields are arranged vertically instead of horizontally. That makes it a great choice for places where a wide form doesn't fit — like a sidebar, a column layout, or homepage designs with a 50/50 split (half text, half search form). It adapts to tighter areas while still giving visitors the full search experience.
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Search AI – Natural Language
A different way to search. Visitors can type their query in everyday language — even with typos or shortcuts like: "San Diago 2 bedroom under 500k." The widget understands the intent, translates it into parameters, and shows the right results. It feels natural and encourages people to interact more.
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Build Your Own Search Form
Create your own search form in the live editor. Adjust colors, layout, and style to match your brand perfectly. Preview changes instantly, tweak details with ease, and publish the form that truly fits your site. Every element is designed to be flexible, so you can build a search experience that feels both professional and uniquely yours.
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