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. It's a default feature on all wikis as of Nov 2018.

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. This list gives an overview which parameters are implemented.

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

Usage
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. If you prefer the previous search interface, you can deactivate Advanced Search in your user preferences.

Deployment roadmap
As a beta feature
 * Testwikis and Mediawiki.org: 2017-11-21
 * deWP, arWP: 2017-11-29
 * huWP, faWP: 2017-12-06
 * Other wikis: 2018-05-08

As a default feature
 * Testwikis and Mediawiki.org: 2018-11-08
 * deWP, arWP, huWP, faWP: 2018-11-15
 * Other wikis: 2018-11-28

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!