ModernQuery
ModernQuery is a tool that enhances website search functionality by utilizing generative AI and conversational search capabilities. It offe...
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What is ModernQuery?
ModernQuery is a no-code, plug-and-play website search enhancement tool that adds ChatGPT-powered conversational and generative AI search to any website. It replaces weak default on-site search with a smarter solution that returns relevant results immediately, forgives spelling mistakes, and allows users to ask questions in natural language instead of typing keywords.
Key features include search-as-you-type autocomplete, manually adjustable search results ordering via a point-and-click interface, PDF searching (on higher plans), search analytics, and multi-domain search support (on Scale plan). The tool integrates via WordPress or Drupal plugins, or through a simple JavaScript embed for any CMS.
ModernQuery is designed for WordPress site owners, Drupal users, business websites, editorial sites, and institutions with thousands of pages of content. It is ideal for anyone frustrated with poor default site search who wants a ChatGPT-like search experience without coding or complex server setup like Solr.
The AI conversational search uses only your website's content as its data source, preventing hallucinations from pulling information from the wider web. Users get fully-formed prose answers as if talking to a virtual assistant, then can click through to deeper content on your site.
ModernQuery pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
ModernQuery offers three paid plans with no free tier. Starter: $19/month for up to 100 pages and 1,000 searches/month, includes manual search results ordering, search-as-you-type, and search analytics; PDF searching and multi-domain search not supported. AI conversational search adds $9.99/month. Business: $29/month for up to 500 pages and 5,000 searches/month, adds PDF searching; AI conversational search adds $12.99/month. Scale: $49/month for up to 2,000 pages and 10,000 searches/month, includes all features including multi-domain search; AI conversational search adds $12.99/month. Custom affordable plans available for sites with thousands of pages featuring unlimited resources and additional features.
ModernQuery pros
- No coding required for installation
- Plug-and-play WordPress plugin available
- Drupal plugin supported
- Simple JavaScript embed for any CMS
- ChatGPT conversational search included
- Search-as-you-type autocomplete feature
- Manually adjust search results with point-and-click interface
- Forgives spelling mistakes in queries
- Returns relevant results immediately
- Uses only your website content (no hallucinations)
- Search analytics included on all plans
- PDF searching on Business and Scale plans
- Multi-domain search on Scale plan
- Works with Gutenberg and Advanced Custom Fields
- No complex configuration needed
- Alternative to Solr without server hosting costs
- Get a free demo before purchasing
ModernQuery cons
- No free tier available (only paid plans)
- AI conversational search costs extra $9.99-$12.99/month
- Starter plan does not support PDF searching
- Starter plan limited to 100 pages only
- Business plan does not support multi-domain search
- Monthly search limits on all plans
- Page limits may require upgrading for large sites
- Custom plans require contacting sales manually
Frequently asked questions about ModernQuery
What is ModernQuery?
ModernQuery is a no-code solution for adding ChatGPT's conversational search and generative AI search to your website. It is a drop-in search enhancement tool that replaces weak on-site search with smarter, immediate results and allows users to ask questions in natural language and get AI-generated answers using only your website's content.
Do I need to know how to code to use ModernQuery?
No code is required. ModernQuery offers plug-and-play plugins for WordPress and Drupal, or you can integrate it with any website using a simple JavaScript embed. The tool sets up automatically once installed.
How does Conversational Search work?
Conversational Search uses generative AI (the technology behind ChatGPT) to let users ask questions in natural language instead of keywords. Users get answers back in fully-formed prose as if being answered by a virtual assistant, then can click through to deeper content on your site.
Will the AI hallucinate answers from the web?
No. ModernQuery uses only your website's content as its data source to answer questions. It does not look to the web at large, so you don't have to worry about it hallucinating answers to questions.
What CMS platforms does ModernQuery support?
ModernQuery has plugins for WordPress and Drupal. For other content management systems, you can use the simple JavaScript embed which works with any CMS including sites built with Gutenberg, Advanced Custom Fields, or any theme/site builder.
Can I manually control search results?
Yes. ModernQuery provides a point-and-click interface that lets you manually adjust search results ordering on your site. This is useful when the best algorithm doesn't lead users where you want them to go.
Does ModernQuery support PDF searching?
PDF searching is available on the Business plan ($29/month) and Scale plan ($49/month). The Starter plan ($19/month) does not support PDF searching.
What is the difference between the three plans?
Starter supports up to 100 pages and 1,000 searches/month with no PDF or multi-domain search. Business supports up to 500 pages and 5,000 searches/month with PDF searching but no multi-domain search. Scale supports up to 2,000 pages and 10,000 searches/month with both PDF and multi-domain search. All plans include manual ordering, search-as-you-type, and analytics.
Is there a free trial or demo available?
Yes, ModernQuery offers a free demo. You can get a free demo before purchasing to test the enhanced search experience on your website.
Do you offer custom plans for large sites?
Yes, ModernQuery offers custom, affordable plans for sites with thousands of pages. Custom packages per client include unlimited resources and the ability to add additional features. You need to discuss your requirements by contacting them.