Premium Full-Text Search for Ghost Blogs
Ghost's built-in search only indexes titles and excerpts. Vellumine replaces it with full-text search, typo tolerance, semantic AI search, and actionable analytics, all with a single script tag.
Full-Text Search That Actually Works on Ghost
Full-Text Search That Actually Works on Ghost
Ghost's built-in search is limited to titles and excerpts. Vellumine replaces Ghost search with a powerful, customizable full-text experience that indexes every word of your posts, pages, and tags.
- Lightning-fast full-text searchPowered by Typesense, Vellumine delivers instant search results as your readers type. No more waiting, no more frustration, just seamless content discovery.
- Deep content analyticsUnderstand what your readers are searching for, which queries return no results, and how your content performs. Make data-driven decisions to improve your blog.
- Seamless Ghost integrationDrop-in replacement for Ghost's native search. Your readers won't notice the switch, but they'll love the improved experience.
Everything You Need in a Ghost Search Plugin
Everything You Need in a Ghost Search Plugin
From instant full-text search to actionable reader insights, Vellumine gives you the tools to help readers discover your best work.
- Instant Search ResultsTypesense-powered search delivers results in milliseconds as readers type, with typo-tolerance built in.
- Search AnalyticsTrack popular queries, zero-result searches, and click-through rates to understand reader intent.
- Customizable Search BarMatch your blog's design with custom colors, labels, and templates. Support for i18n out of the box.
- Semantic SearchGo beyond keywords with AI-powered semantic search that understands the meaning behind queries.
- Synonyms & StopwordsFine-tune search behavior with custom synonyms and stopwords for your specific niche or language.
- GDPR Compliant AnalyticsAll analytics are privacy-first with no personal data collection. Your readers' privacy is protected.
Customizable Ghost Search Bar Templates
Customizable Ghost Search Bar Templates
Choose from ready-to-use Ghost search bar designs. Match Ghost's native look or go with a modern card grid. Both are fully customizable.
Native Template
Matches Ghost's built-in search. Your readers won't notice the switch.
Grid Template
A modern card grid that showcases your content visually.
Guide readers to your best content
When readers open the search bar, Vellumine shows clickable search terms and popular tags before they've typed a single character, guiding them straight to your best content.
- Driven by real reader behaviourEnable dynamic suggestions to auto-populate from the most-searched queries and most-clicked tags over the last 30 days.
- Or curate them yourselfPrefer full control? Manually pin the terms and tags that matter most, and promote them directly from the analytics page.
Ghost Search Analytics: Know Your Readers
Ghost Search Analytics: Know Your Readers
Monitor collection health, discover content gaps, and understand exactly what your audience is searching for, all from a clean, privacy-first analytics dashboard.
Your week in search, delivered to your inbox
Rather than logging in to check your stats, get a concise summary of your search performance delivered to your inbox. Choose your day, enable it once, and stay in the loop automatically.
- Key metrics, every weekTotal searches, no-hit queries, and click-through rates, each compared to the previous week so you can spot changes at a glance.
- Delivered on your schedulePick the day that works for you. Enable the digest in one click from your collection settings.
Set Up Your Ghost Search Plugin in 3 Minutes
Set Up Your Ghost Search Plugin in 3 Minutes
Connect your Ghost blog, sync your content, and drop in a single script tag. Your Ghost search plugin is live in minutes, completely free until May 1st.
Connect Your Ghost BlogAdd your Ghost blog URL and authenticate with a simple API integration. No code changes required on your end.
Sync Your ContentVellumine fetches your posts, pages, authors, and tags from Ghost and builds a blazing-fast search index automatically.
Add the Script TagCopy a single script tag to your Ghost theme's code injection. Vellumine automatically replaces the native search.
Ghost native search vs. Vellumine
Ghost native search vs. Vellumine
Ghost's built-in search is a solid starting point, but it wasn't built for publishers who care about discovery and growth. Here's what you gain.
| Ghost native | Vellumine | |
|---|---|---|
| Search scope | Titles & excerpts only | Full post content |
| Indexes posts, authors & tags | ||
| Indexes pages | ||
| Typo tolerance | ||
| Search analytics | ||
| Custom synonyms & stopwords | ||
| Search suggestions | ||
| Semantic / AI-powered search | ||
| Customizable appearance |
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Vellumine.
Hey, I’m Chris. I’m the solo developer behind Vellumine. I built Vellumine because I believe Ghost publishers deserve a search experience that truly respects the quality of their work. It is fast, intuitive and thoughtfully designed. This is an independent project, built with strong principles and attention to detail.
Ready to upgrade your Ghost blog search?
Ready to upgrade your Ghost blog search?
Join our free open beta until May 1st, 2026. All features unlocked, no credit card required. Be an early adopter and shape the future of Vellumine.