RT LiveSearch
Is a plugin which utilizes native MyBB search functionality and provides result via ajax. Very light and highly customizable plugin for your search queries.

#Dependencies

• MyBB 1.8.x
  
• https://github.com/frostschutz/MyBB-PluginLibrary (>= 13)
  
• PHP >= 8.0
  

#Features

• Ajax search with native MyBB search function.
  
• ZERO additional database queries!
  
• KeyPress search: Bind key (default "S") on your keyboard to open search popup modal at any time while not typing.
  
• CustomAjaxSearch: Attach ajax search on any HTML form you wish! Ref: https://github.com/RevertIT/mybb-rt_live...search-box
  
• Detailed search statistics:
  • Provides a graph with detailed data for search queries on the forum
        - Total ajax/normal search queries
        - Total ajax search queries
        - Total normal search queries
    
  • Search type graphs (Threads / Posts)
        - Total ajax/normal search types (24 hrs)
        - Total ajax search types (24 hrs)
        - Total normal search types (24 hrs)
    
  • Search stats by users (See which users use search function the most and how many queries)
        - Total ajax/normal search queries by users (24 hrs)
        - Total ajax search queries by users (24 hrs)
        - Total normal search queries by users (24 hrs)
    
  • Most searched keywords
        - Most searched keywords via ajax/normal search queries (24 hrs)
        - Most searched keywords via ajax search queries (24 hrs)
        - Most searched keywords via normal search queries (24 hrs)
    
• Search history:
  • View all search history data from user
    
  • Sort your search via username, and from selected forum
    
• Replace/Revert MyBB quick search with ajax search via settings.
  
• Organized templates
  
• Easy to use configuration and settings.
  

#Installation

1. Copy the directories from the plugin inside your root MyBB installation.
   
2. Settings for the plugin are located in the "Plugin Settings" tab. /admin/index.php?module=config-settings
   

#Update

1. Deactivate the plugin.
   
2. Replace the plugin files with the new files.
   
3. Activate the plugin again.
   

#Removal

1. Uninstall the plugin from your plugin manager.
   
2. Optional: Delete all the RT LiveSearch plugin files from your MyBB folder.
   

#How-to: Add custom search box
This is a minimal configuration needed for form to fire up ajax
You can replace custom_ajax* with any other class

<div class="custom_ajax">
  <form action="search.php" class="custom_ajax_form">
    <input name="keywords" type="text" class="textbox custom_ajax_keywords" />
    
    <!-- START hidden input form fields -->
    <input name="action" type="hidden" value="do_search" />
    <input name="ext" type="hidden" value="rt_livesearch" />
    <input name="ajax" type="hidden" value="1" />
    <input name="my_post_key" type="hidden" value="{$mybb->post_code}" />
    <input name="showresults" type="hidden" value="threads" />
    <input type="hidden" name="postthread" value="1" />
    <input type="text" style="display: none;" />
    <!-- END Hidden input form fields -->
    
    <!-- START Show ajax results/errors container -->
    <div class="custom_ajax_container" style="display: none; position: absolute"></div>
    <!-- END Show ajax results/errors container -->
    
  </form>
</div>
<script>LiveSearch.searchInput('.custom_ajax', {$mybb->settings['rt_livesearch_keypress_timeout']});</script>

#Feature request
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