Descrição
DITS Lost Search Query is a lightweight and efficient plugin that tracks search queries on your site that return no results. By collecting and analyzing these “lost” queries, you gain valuable insights into what your visitors are looking for but not finding — giving you a clear roadmap for improving your content.
Key benefits:
– Discover what content your users are missing
– Improve your content strategy based on real data
– Export queries for deeper analysis
– No setup required — works out of the box
Key Features
- Stores lost search queries: Automatically logs searches with no results.
- Search analytics: Helps you identify keywords users search for but can’t find.
- Filters: View queries by date or frequency.
- CSV Export: Easily download the data for further processing.
- Privacy-first: Only stores necessary information. No tracking cookies.
How it Works
- The plugin monitors user search activity on your site.
- If a user enters a search term that returns no posts, it is logged in the database.
- You can view this data in the Lost Search Queries section of your admin panel.
- Use filters by date and frequency to prioritize high-demand queries.
Usage
Once activated, no additional configuration is required. The plugin begins logging all search queries that result in no matches. You can:
- Review lost search queries in the WordPress admin panel
- Filter by time period or occurrence count
- Export the data in
.csvformat for Excel or further analysis
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please contact DITS Agency or use the plugin support forum.
Developer Notes
Hooks and filters:
do_action('dits_lost_query_logged', $query)— Fires after a lost query is saved to the database.
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Instalação
Automatic Installation
- Log into your WordPress admin panel.
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for DITS Lost Search Query and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin after installation.
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file and extract it.
- Upload the extracted folder to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory using FTP or your hosting control panel. - Go to Plugins in your WordPress dashboard and click Activate next to DITS Lost Search Query.
FAQ
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Does the plugin store personal user data?
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No, it only logs the search term and metadata such as date and result count. No personal information or cookies are stored.
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Does the plugin work with custom search forms?
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Yes, as long as your custom search uses WordPress’s native
get_search_query()functionality. -
Can I download the search results?
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Yes, there is an export option to download lost queries as a
.csvfile. -
Are there filters for the admin list view?
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Yes, you can filter lost queries by date range and by how often a query has occurred.
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Registro de alterações
1.1.11
- Fixed scripts and styles in admin panel.
1.0.0
- Initial release.

