Last Reviewed: 2026-02-10
Search Services on Pantheon
Overview of search services available on Pantheon, including Elasticsearch and Solr.
Overview
Pantheon offers integrated search services to improve site performance and deliver better search experiences for your visitors. Rather than relying on your database to handle every query, Pantheon's search services offload that work to dedicated search infrastructure — reducing database load and speeding up response times across your site.
Two search technologies are available on Pantheon:
| Feature | Elasticsearch | Apache Solr |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Support | WordPress | WordPress, Drupal |
| Plan Availability | Performance, Elite (not Sandbox) | Sandbox (dev only), Performance, Elite |
| Plugin | ElasticPress | Solr Power (WordPress), Search API Solr (Drupal) |
| Fuzzy Search | Yes | Limited |
| Instant Search | Yes | No |
| Autosuggest | Yes | No |
| Faceted Search | Yes | Yes |
| WooCommerce Support | Yes | No |
WP_Query Offloading | Yes | Yes |
| Related Content | Yes | Manual |
| Status | Beta | Generally Available |