PPL Scored Search

 Scored Search for Magento 2 transforms the default search behavior into a powerful and controllable product ranking system that improves product discovery and aligns search results with your business goals. Instead of relying on simple keyword matching, every product is evaluated through a dynamic scoring model that combines relevance, product data, and commercial signals. The result is a clear, structured product listing where the most relevant and valuable products appear first.

Merchants gain full control over how search results are generated, making it possible to prioritize in-stock products, promote high-margin items, highlight new arrivals, or adapt results to seasonal campaigns. The extension integrates seamlessly into existing storefronts and delivers a modern, consistent search experience without requiring complex external systems.

Intelligent Product Ranking

At the core of Scored Search is a flexible scoring engine that evaluates multiple signals in real time and combines them into a single relevance score.

• Product title, SKU, and description 
• Custom attributes such as color, size, material, and brand 
• Stock availability and inventory status 
• Business signals such as price, recency, or custom priorities 
• Attribute-based matching for more precise results 
• Balanced scoring across multiple data sources 

All signals are merged into one ranking value, ensuring that the most important products are shown first, not just the closest keyword matches.

Full Control Over Search Behavior

Scored Search allows merchants to actively control how results are ranked and displayed.

• Define attribute importance through configurable weights 
• Adjust ranking priorities without code changes 
• Boost specific products, categories, or attributes 
• Promote strategic or seasonal products 
• Prioritize in-stock items automatically 
• Adapt search behavior to marketing campaigns 
• Fine-tune relevance based on store-specific logic 

This transforms search from a passive system into a controllable merchandising tool.

Flexible Display and Integration

The extension provides a clean and structured product listing that integrates seamlessly into existing Magento storefronts.

• Vertical and horizontal layout options 
• Clear and readable product presentation 
• Configurable styling and color templates 
• Lightweight output for easy customization 
• Works with existing themes without breaking layouts 
• No dependency on heavy frontend frameworks 
• Consistent rendering across devices 

The result is a modern search interface that feels native to your store.

Multi-Engine Support

Scored Search supports different backend engines and adapts to your infrastructure.

• MySQL support with no external services required 
• OpenSearch support for larger catalogs and advanced setups 
• Consistent result quality across both engines 
• Flexible configuration depending on store size 
• Reliable fallback behavior when needed 

This ensures that the extension works in both simple and advanced environments.

Accessibility and Usability

The extension is built with usability and accessibility principles to support a wide range of users.

• Keyboard navigation support for search interactions 
• Clear focus states and interaction feedback 
• Structured and predictable result layouts 
• Improved readability and product clarity 
• Consistent interaction patterns across devices 
• Reduced friction in the search experience 

This creates a more inclusive and user-friendly storefront.

Business Impact and Use Cases

Scored Search helps turn product discovery into a measurable business advantage.

• Promote high-margin or strategic products 
• Prioritize products that are in stock 
• Improve results for broad or unclear queries 
• Highlight new or seasonal items 
• Reduce irrelevant search results 
• Improve customer navigation and decision-making 
• Increase conversion through better product visibility 

Features

• Advanced scoring engine combining multiple product signals into a single relevance score 
• Configurable weighting system to control the importance of title, SKU, attributes, and other fields 
• Dynamic boost rules based on category, price, stock status, or custom attributes 
• Attribute-based relevance evaluation for more precise matching 
• Fuzzy search and typo tolerance for incomplete or misspelled queries 
• Support for both MySQL and OpenSearch 
• Clean and structured product listing layout 
• Flexible display options including vertical and horizontal layouts 
• Lightweight and theme-friendly integration 
• Accessibility-focused implementation with keyboard navigation and clear interaction flow 
• Configurable frontend presentation for different store needs 
• Consistent scoring and ranking behavior across different configurations