Many teams are reconsidering Elasticsearch after license changes and rising costs. Apache Solr offers a fully open-source alternative with comparable features — full-text search, faceting, highlighting, geospatial queries, and now vector search. This article covers the key differences and a step-by-...

A good site search starts with good indexing. The Opensolr Web Crawler handles JavaScript rendering, PDF extraction, and structured data extraction automatically. But there are best practices to follow: provide a sitemap.xml, use semantic HTML, include meta descriptions, and avoid blocking search cr...

Faceted search lets users narrow results by categories, price ranges, brands, or any attribute. It is essential for e-commerce and content-heavy sites. Solr excels at faceted search with docValues fields, pivot facets, and range facets. This article explains how to configure facets in your schema an...

Sometimes you need editorial control over search results. Query Elevation lets you pin specific results to the top or exclude irrelevant ones — per query, with a visual UI. Perfect for promoting landing pages, hiding outdated content, or curating results for high-value search terms. This comprehensi...

Understanding what users search for is as valuable as the search itself. Opensolr provides built-in query analytics: top searches, zero-result queries, click-through rates, and search volume trends. Use this data to improve content, identify gaps, and optimize product discoverability. This comprehen...