Magento 2 Product Discovery: Why Developers Choose Hyvä-Compatible Fast Search
Product discovery is the heartbeat of any Magento 2 store. If customers can’t find products quickly and intuitively, they abandon sessions and conversions plummet. While Magento’s default search is functional, it often lacks the speed, accuracy, and UX that modern users expect. That’s why more developers are turning to Hyvä-compatible solutions such as the qoliber Fast Search extension, which delivers instant, performance-safe results and enhances overall shopping experience.
1. Why Product Discovery Defines Conversions
Research shows that customers who use on-site search convert significantly more than those who browse only through navigation. For large Magento catalogs, search is the fastest route to purchase. But slow queries, poor relevance, and lack of typo tolerance cause frustration and lost sales. Developers working with Hyvä need search tools that balance speed, accuracy, and performance without breaking Core Web Vitals.
2. The Limitations of Default Magento Search
Magento’s built-in search engine struggles with scale and UX. Common limitations include:
- Slow indexing and delayed query responses on large catalogs
- No typo tolerance - a single misspelling often means zero results
- Lack of instant suggestions or autocomplete previews
- Inconsistent UX with Hyvä checkout and frontend optimizations
These shortcomings highlight the need for specialized extensions that are both powerful and lightweight.
3. Fast Search for Magento 2
The qoliber Fast Search extension was built to solve these exact problems. Designed for Hyvä and ElasticSuite compatibility, it enhances product discovery without adding frontend bloat. Key features include:
- Instant results: Autocomplete suggestions appear as the customer types
- Typo tolerance: Queries with minor errors still return relevant results
- ElasticSuite-aware: Built for large catalogs with advanced filtering
- Hyvä-safe: Minimal footprint, no JS conflicts, fully CWV-friendly
- Customizable UI: Developers can adjust result layouts for products, categories, and CMS pages
4. Developer Benefits
For developers and agencies, qoliber’s Fast Search reduces the need for custom patches or third-party integrations that often introduce conflicts. It is easy to configure, works seamlessly with Hyvä, and maintains performance-first standards. By relying on a clean extension, teams deliver better UX and faster projects with fewer headaches.
Conclusion
In Magento 2, product discovery is too important to leave to default search. Customers expect speed, typo tolerance, and instant results and developers need solutions that integrate smoothly with Hyvä.
With the qoliber Fast Search extension, merchants can transform the search experience into a true conversion driver. Explore more in our Magento 2 extensions library to see how we help agencies and developers build high-performance, search-friendly storefronts.
