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title: Does the SmartSearchWP plugin use the RAG technique to answer questions?
description: "This is an FAQ answer for the [Wordpress plugin chatGPT SmartSearchWP](https://www.smartsearchwp.com/en/). Yes, the SmartSearchWP plugin is based on the principle of **RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)**. In concrete terms, this means that : 1. The plugin **analyzes the question posed** by the…"
url: "https://www.smartsearchwp.com/en/docs/does-the-smartsearchwp-plugin-use-the-rag-technique-to-answer-questions/"
updated: "2025-08-05"
category: General
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# Does the SmartSearchWP plugin use the RAG technique to answer questions?

This is an FAQ answer for the [Wordpress plugin chatGPT SmartSearchWP](https://www.smartsearchwp.com/en/).

Yes, the SmartSearchWP plugin is based on the principle of **RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)**.

In concrete terms, this means that :

1. The plugin **analyzes the question posed** by the user.
2. It performs a **semantic search** on the content of your WordPress site to identify the most relevant elements (pages, articles, products, etc.).
3. It then transmits these elements to the AI to **generate a contextualized**, coherent and relevant **response**.

This approach **combines the precision of the search engine** with the **text-generating power** of artificial intelligence, while remaining limited to the data you control. This is what makes SmartSearchWP more reliable and suitable than simple direct ChatGPT integrations.