> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/plugins/norrcompetition-search.md).

# NorrCompetition Search (Legacy)

Legacy Search plugin for NorrCompetition component (Deprecated).

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Deprecated:** The legacy search component (`com_search`) and its search plugins (`plg_search_*`) were removed from Joomla core in Joomla 4 and are not used in modern Joomla 5+ installations.

For all modern search functionality, faceted filtering, and real-time indexing, use [NorrCompetition Smart Search](/norrcompetition/plugins/norrcompetition-smart-search.md) (`pkg_ncfinder`).
{% endhint %}

### Legacy Plugin Overview

In legacy Joomla 3 environments, `plg_search_norrcompetition` provided integration with the older `com_search` component:

* **Search Limit**: Number of search items returned per search query.
* **Contests**: Enable or disable search within contest titles and descriptions.
* **Entries**: Enable or disable search within entry titles and submissions.