Help:Extension:AdvancedSearch/en



The AdvancedSearch extension enhances the search page through an advanced parameters form and aims to make existing search options more visible and accessible for everyone.

AdvancedSearch is provided as a beta feature on first wikis by the end of November 2017.

Background
AdvancedSearch is a project by WMDE's technical wishes team. The idea for the feature was developed in a workshop series in 2016.

The advanced parameters form offers access to some of the special search options the WMF's search team has implemented in the last years. Support for a few more search options is planned for the future.

More information can be found on the main project page on Meta.

Usage
Enabling the new view: To enable the AdvancedSearch interface on the Special:Search page, you have to be logged in and tick the checkbox for the AdvancedSearch feature on the beta-features preferences page. After enabled, the new AdvancedSearch interface will appear on Special:Search. To use the new interface, you can either go directly to Special:Search, click on the magnifying glass icon in the search box or click the search button without filling anything into the search box. "Special:Search" is also available from any search results list.

Deployment roadmap
As a beta feature
 * Testwikis and Mediawiki.org: 2017-11-21
 * deWP, arWP: 2017-11-29
 * Other wikis: TBA

Links

 * Main project page on Meta
 * CirrusSearch Help page: Introduction to CirrusSearch including overview on all existing advanced search parameters.

Help with translation
The software messages for the feature can be translated on translate wiki. Any help is much appreciated!