FE Search AI (Free) [Version 1.1.0] Released

We have released version 1.1.0 of FE Search AI, an AI-powered search and RAG chat plugin for WordPress.

What’s New in Version 1.1.0

Feature Enhancements

• Search visualization (enhanced observability)
  • Added search traces that capture BM25, Qdrant, RRF, and Cohere scores.
  • Added source count metadata to search traces to support investigation of search quality.
  • Added synchronized index health metrics to make it easier to identify outdated or incomplete keyword indexes.
• Search tuning
  • Added a setting for the number of hybrid candidates, allowing you to balance reranking quality and performance.

And more.

For full details, please see the release page:
https://github.com/firstelementjp/fe-search-ai/releases/tag/v1.1.0

A plugin that redefines the search performance WordPress needs in the AI era.

Unlike general-purpose AI chat services such as ChatGPT, FE Search AI is installed as a plugin on a WordPress website. When visitors ask a question through the chat interface, the plugin searches content within the site based on their request, and the AI generates an answer using the retrieved information. In other words, it serves as a guide for your WordPress site.

With conventional keyword search, visitors may not be able to find the information they need unless they already know the right keywords to use. FE Search AI helps guide users to relevant information more accurately than before—even when their questions are vague or phrased in natural language.

FE Search AI is available in both a Free edition and a Pro edition. The Free edition alone provides robust AI search and RAG chat functionality, making it easy to introduce on a wide range of websites.
Please note that usage fees for AI providers such as GPT, Claude, and Gemini are charged separately on a pay-as-you-go basis.

By using the Pro edition, you can also access advanced features and dedicated support, including:

• Flexible AI model selection based on your site’s goals and budget
• Support for specifying AI models in on-premises or local LLM environments in accordance with your security policies
• Prohibited-word settings
• Terms-of-use opt-in functionality
• Detailed logging and feedback features
• Integration with AI agents through MCP-compatible server functionality
• API token issuance for integration with headless environments and mobile applications

Discover FE Search AI, bringing next-generation search capabilities to WordPress in the age of AI.