diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme/search.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme/search.ex
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a5ca60c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme/search.ex
@@ -0,0 +1,192 @@
+defmodule SimpleshopTheme.Search do
+  @moduledoc """
+  Full-text product search backed by SQLite FTS5.
+
+  Uses a contentless FTS5 index with BM25 ranking. The index is rebuilt
+  from the products table after each provider sync.
+  """
+
+  import Ecto.Query
+
+  alias SimpleshopTheme.Products.Product
+  alias SimpleshopTheme.Repo
+
+  @listing_preloads [images: :image]
+
+  # BM25 column weights: title(10), category(5), variant_info(3), description(1)
+  @bm25_weights "10.0, 5.0, 3.0, 1.0"
+
+  @doc """
+  Searches products by query string. Returns ranked list of Product structs
+  with listing preloads, or empty list for blank/short queries.
+  """
+  def search(query) when is_binary(query) do
+    query = String.trim(query)
+
+    if String.length(query) < 2 do
+      []
+    else
+      fts_query = build_fts_query(query)
+      search_fts(fts_query)
+    end
+  end
+
+  def search(_), do: []
+
+  @doc """
+  Rebuilds the entire FTS5 index from visible, active products.
+  """
+  def rebuild_index do
+    Repo.transaction(fn ->
+      # Clear existing index data
+      Repo.query!("DELETE FROM products_search_map")
+      Repo.query!("DELETE FROM products_search")
+
+      # Load all visible products with variants for indexing
+      products =
+        Product
+        |> where([p], p.visible == true and p.status == "active")
+        |> preload([:variants])
+        |> Repo.all()
+
+      Enum.each(products, &insert_into_index/1)
+    end)
+  end
+
+  @doc """
+  Indexes or reindexes a single product.
+  Removes existing entry first if present.
+  """
+  def index_product(%Product{} = product) do
+    product = Repo.preload(product, [:variants], force: true)
+    remove_from_index(product.id)
+    insert_into_index(product)
+  end
+
+  # Build an FTS5 MATCH query from user input.
+  # Strips special chars, splits into tokens, adds * prefix match to last token.
+  defp build_fts_query(input) do
+    tokens =
+      input
+      |> String.replace(~r/[^\w\s]/, "")
+      |> String.split(~r/\s+/, trim: true)
+
+    case tokens do
+      [] ->
+        nil
+
+      tokens ->
+        {complete, [last]} = Enum.split(tokens, -1)
+
+        parts =
+          Enum.map(complete, &~s("#{&1}")) ++
+            [~s("#{last}" *)]
+
+        Enum.join(parts, " ")
+    end
+  end
+
+  defp search_fts(nil), do: []
+
+  defp search_fts(fts_query) do
+    result =
+      Repo.query!(
+        """
+        SELECT m.product_id, bm25(products_search, #{@bm25_weights}) AS rank
+        FROM products_search
+        JOIN products_search_map m ON m.rowid = products_search.rowid
+        WHERE products_search MATCH ?1
+        ORDER BY rank
+        LIMIT 20
+        """,
+        [fts_query]
+      )
+
+    product_ids = Enum.map(result.rows, fn [id, _rank] -> id end)
+
+    if product_ids == [] do
+      []
+    else
+      # Fetch full structs preserving rank order
+      products_by_id =
+        Product
+        |> where([p], p.id in ^product_ids)
+        |> where([p], p.visible == true and p.status == "active")
+        |> preload(^@listing_preloads)
+        |> Repo.all()
+        |> Map.new(&{&1.id, &1})
+
+      Enum.flat_map(product_ids, fn id ->
+        case Map.get(products_by_id, id) do
+          nil -> []
+          product -> [product]
+        end
+      end)
+    end
+  end
+
+  defp insert_into_index(%Product{} = product) do
+    # Insert mapping row
+    Repo.query!(
+      "INSERT INTO products_search_map (product_id) VALUES (?1)",
+      [product.id]
+    )
+
+    # Get the rowid just inserted
+    %{rows: [[rowid]]} =
+      Repo.query!(
+        "SELECT rowid FROM products_search_map WHERE product_id = ?1",
+        [product.id]
+      )
+
+    # Build index content
+    variant_info = build_variant_info(product.variants || [])
+    description = strip_html(product.description || "")
+
+    Repo.query!(
+      """
+      INSERT INTO products_search (rowid, title, category, variant_info, description)
+      VALUES (?1, ?2, ?3, ?4, ?5)
+      """,
+      [rowid, product.title || "", product.category || "", variant_info, description]
+    )
+  end
+
+  defp remove_from_index(product_id) do
+    # Get the rowid for this product (if indexed)
+    case Repo.query!(
+           "SELECT rowid FROM products_search_map WHERE product_id = ?1",
+           [product_id]
+         ) do
+      %{rows: [[rowid]]} ->
+        Repo.query!("DELETE FROM products_search WHERE rowid = ?1", [rowid])
+        Repo.query!("DELETE FROM products_search_map WHERE rowid = ?1", [rowid])
+
+      _ ->
+        :ok
+    end
+  end
+
+  # Build searchable variant text from enabled variants
+  defp build_variant_info(variants) do
+    variants
+    |> Enum.filter(& &1.is_enabled)
+    |> Enum.flat_map(fn v -> [v.title | Map.values(v.options || %{})] end)
+    |> Enum.uniq()
+    |> Enum.join(" ")
+  end
+
+  # Strip HTML tags and decode common entities
+  defp strip_html(html) do
+    html
+    |> String.replace(~r/<[^>]+>/, " ")
+    |> String.replace("&amp;", "&")
+    |> String.replace("&lt;", "<")
+    |> String.replace("&gt;", ">")
+    |> String.replace("&quot;", "\"")
+    |> String.replace("&#39;", "'")
+    |> String.replace("&nbsp;", " ")
+    |> String.replace(~r/\s+/, " ")
+    |> String.trim()
+  end
+end
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme/sync/product_sync_worker.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme/sync/product_sync_worker.ex
index df4f2cd..320256a 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme/sync/product_sync_worker.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme/sync/product_sync_worker.ex
@@ -99,6 +99,10 @@ defmodule SimpleshopTheme.Sync.ProductSyncWorker do
       Products.update_sync_status(conn, "completed", DateTime.utc_now())
       product_count = Products.count_products_for_connection(conn.id)
       broadcast_sync(conn.id, {:sync_status, "completed", product_count})
+
+      # Rebuild search index after successful sync
+      SimpleshopTheme.Search.rebuild_index()
+
       :ok
     else
       {:error, reason} = error ->
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex
index 670b588..214e581 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
   cart_drawer_open={assigns[:cart_drawer_open] || false}
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page="cart"
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main id="main-content" class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-8">
     <.page_title text="Your basket" />
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/checkout_success.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/checkout_success.html.heex
index 8225ea5..e282657 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/checkout_success.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/checkout_success.html.heex
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
   cart_drawer_open={assigns[:cart_drawer_open] || false}
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page="checkout"
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main id="main-content" class="max-w-3xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16">
     <%= if @order && @order.payment_status == "paid" do %>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex
index bf971ea..2f3aa2e 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
   cart_drawer_open={assigns[:cart_drawer_open] || false}
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page="collection"
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main id="main-content">
     <.collection_header title="All Products" product_count={length(@preview_data.products)} />
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex
index 89e8d8c..05b2366 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
   cart_drawer_open={assigns[:cart_drawer_open] || false}
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page="contact"
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main id="main-content" class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 pb-16">
     <.hero_section
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/content.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/content.html.heex
index 7ff3ab2..ff02300 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/content.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/content.html.heex
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
   cart_drawer_open={assigns[:cart_drawer_open] || false}
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page={@active_page}
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main id="main-content" class="content-page" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base);">
     <%= if assigns[:hero_background] do %>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/error.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/error.html.heex
index d0da345..652aa9b 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/error.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/error.html.heex
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page="error"
   error_page
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main
     id="main-content"
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex
index b04e503..1207243 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
   cart_drawer_open={assigns[:cart_drawer_open] || false}
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page="home"
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main id="main-content">
     <.hero_section
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex
index 1f731fa..12a43e6 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
   cart_drawer_open={assigns[:cart_drawer_open] || false}
   cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
   active_page="pdp"
+  search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+  search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
 >
   <main id="main-content" class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-8">
     <.breadcrumb
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/layout.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/layout.ex
index a48e96f..d006b4b 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/layout.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/layout.ex
@@ -67,6 +67,8 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Layout do
   attr :cart_status, :string, default: nil
   attr :active_page, :string, required: true
   attr :error_page, :boolean, default: false
+  attr :search_query, :string, default: ""
+  attr :search_results, :list, default: []
 
   slot :inner_block, required: true
 
@@ -106,7 +108,11 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Layout do
         cart_status={@cart_status}
       />
 
-      <.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try a search – e.g. "mountain" or "notebook")} />
+      <.search_modal
+        hint_text={~s(Try a search – e.g. "mountain" or "notebook")}
+        search_query={@search_query}
+        search_results={@search_results}
+      />
 
       <.mobile_bottom_nav :if={!@error_page} active_page={@active_page} mode={@mode} />
     </div>
@@ -315,35 +321,49 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Layout do
   end
 
   @doc """
-  Renders the search modal overlay.
-
-  This is a modal dialog for searching products. Currently provides
-  the UI shell; search functionality will be added later.
+  Renders the search modal overlay with live search results.
 
   ## Attributes
 
-  * `hint_text` - Optional. Hint text shown below the search input.
-    Defaults to nil (no hint shown).
-
-  ## Examples
-
-      <.search_modal />
-      <.search_modal hint_text="Try searching for \"mountain\" or \"forest\"" />
+  * `hint_text` - Hint text shown when no query is entered.
+  * `search_query` - Current search query string.
+  * `search_results` - List of Product structs matching the query.
   """
   attr :hint_text, :string, default: nil
+  attr :search_query, :string, default: ""
+  attr :search_results, :list, default: []
 
   def search_modal(assigns) do
+    alias SimpleshopTheme.Cart
+    alias SimpleshopTheme.Products.{Product, ProductImage}
+
+    assigns =
+      assign(
+        assigns,
+        :results_with_images,
+        Enum.map(assigns.search_results, fn product ->
+          image = Product.primary_image(product)
+          %{product: product, image_url: ProductImage.direct_url(image, 96)}
+        end)
+      )
+
     ~H"""
     <div
       id="search-modal"
       class="search-modal"
       style="position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); z-index: 1001; display: none; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; padding-top: 10vh;"
-      phx-click={Phoenix.LiveView.JS.hide(to: "#search-modal")}
+      phx-click={
+        Phoenix.LiveView.JS.hide(to: "#search-modal")
+        |> Phoenix.LiveView.JS.push("clear_search")
+      }
     >
       <div
         class="search-modal-content w-full max-w-xl mx-4"
         style="background: var(--t-surface-raised); border-radius: var(--t-radius-card); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);"
-        phx-click-away={Phoenix.LiveView.JS.hide(to: "#search-modal")}
+        phx-click-away={
+          Phoenix.LiveView.JS.hide(to: "#search-modal")
+          |> Phoenix.LiveView.JS.push("clear_search")
+        }
       >
         <div
           class="flex items-center gap-3 p-4"
@@ -365,16 +385,24 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Layout do
           <input
             type="text"
             id="search-input"
+            name="query"
             class="flex-1 text-lg bg-transparent border-none outline-none"
             style="font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);"
             placeholder="Search products..."
+            value={@search_query}
+            phx-keyup="search"
+            phx-debounce="300"
+            autocomplete="off"
             phx-click={Phoenix.LiveView.JS.dispatch("stop-propagation")}
           />
           <button
             type="button"
             class="w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center transition-all"
             style="color: var(--t-text-tertiary); background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; border-radius: var(--t-radius-button);"
-            phx-click={Phoenix.LiveView.JS.hide(to: "#search-modal")}
+            phx-click={
+              Phoenix.LiveView.JS.hide(to: "#search-modal")
+              |> Phoenix.LiveView.JS.push("clear_search")
+            }
             aria-label="Close search"
           >
             <svg
@@ -391,11 +419,60 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Layout do
             </svg>
           </button>
         </div>
-        <%= if @hint_text do %>
-          <div class="p-6" style="color: var(--t-text-tertiary);">
-            <p class="text-sm">{@hint_text}</p>
-          </div>
-        <% end %>
+
+        <div class="search-results" style="max-height: 60vh; overflow-y: auto;">
+          <%= cond do %>
+            <% @search_results != [] -> %>
+              <ul class="py-2" role="listbox" aria-label="Search results">
+                <li :for={item <- @results_with_images} role="option">
+                  <a
+                    href={"/products/#{item.product.slug || item.product.id}"}
+                    class="flex items-center gap-3 px-4 py-3 transition-colors"
+                    style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;"
+                    onmouseenter="this.style.background='var(--t-surface-sunken)'"
+                    onmouseleave="this.style.background='transparent'"
+                    phx-click={
+                      Phoenix.LiveView.JS.hide(to: "#search-modal")
+                      |> Phoenix.LiveView.JS.push("clear_search")
+                    }
+                  >
+                    <div
+                      :if={item.image_url}
+                      class="w-12 h-12 flex-shrink-0 rounded overflow-hidden"
+                      style="background: var(--t-surface-sunken);"
+                    >
+                      <img
+                        src={item.image_url}
+                        alt={item.product.title}
+                        class="w-full h-full object-cover"
+                        loading="lazy"
+                      />
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                      <p class="text-sm font-medium truncate" style="color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+                        {item.product.title}
+                      </p>
+                      <p class="text-xs" style="color: var(--t-text-tertiary);">
+                        {item.product.category}
+                        <span style="margin-left: 0.5rem;">
+                          {Cart.format_price(item.product.cheapest_price)}
+                        </span>
+                      </p>
+                    </div>
+                  </a>
+                </li>
+              </ul>
+            <% String.length(@search_query) >= 2 -> %>
+              <div class="p-6" style="color: var(--t-text-tertiary);">
+                <p class="text-sm">No products found for "{@search_query}"</p>
+              </div>
+            <% @hint_text != nil -> %>
+              <div class="p-6" style="color: var(--t-text-tertiary);">
+                <p class="text-sm">{@hint_text}</p>
+              </div>
+            <% true -> %>
+          <% end %>
+        </div>
       </div>
     </div>
     """
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/product.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/product.ex
index f3c20a4..1774271 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/product.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components/product.ex
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Product do
       <% end %>
       <%= if @has_hover_image do %>
         <div
-          id={"product-image-scroll-#{@product[:id] || @product.title}"}
+          id={"product-image-scroll-#{Map.get(@product, :id, @product.title)}"}
           class="product-image-scroll"
           phx-hook="ProductImageScroll"
         >
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Product do
       <% end %>
     </div>
     <div class={content_padding_class(@variant)}>
-      <%= if @show_category && @product[:category] do %>
+      <%= if @show_category && Map.get(@product, :category) do %>
         <%= if @mode == :preview do %>
           <p
             class="text-xs mb-1"
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Product do
             </a>
           <% else %>
             <.link
-              navigate={"/products/#{@product[:slug] || @product[:id]}"}
+              navigate={"/products/#{Map.get(@product, :slug) || Map.get(@product, :id)}"}
               class="stretched-link"
               style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;"
             >
@@ -212,11 +212,11 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Product do
         is_nil(image) ->
           {nil, nil}
 
-        image[:image_id] ->
+        Map.get(image, :image_id) ->
           {"/images/#{image.image_id}/variant/", ProductImage.source_width(image)}
 
-        image[:src] ->
-          {image[:src], ProductImage.source_width(image)}
+        Map.get(image, :src) ->
+          {Map.get(image, :src), ProductImage.source_width(image)}
 
         true ->
           {nil, nil}
@@ -285,9 +285,9 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.Product do
     <%= cond do %>
       <% Map.get(@product, :in_stock, true) == false -> %>
         <span class="product-badge badge-sold-out">Sold out</span>
-      <% @product[:is_new] -> %>
+      <% Map.get(@product, :is_new) -> %>
         <span class="product-badge badge-new">New</span>
-      <% @product[:on_sale] -> %>
+      <% Map.get(@product, :on_sale) -> %>
         <span class="product-badge badge-sale">Sale</span>
       <% true -> %>
     <% end %>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/admin/theme/index.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/admin/theme/index.ex
index 128273d..4ffdcac 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/admin/theme/index.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/admin/theme/index.ex
@@ -337,8 +337,8 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.Admin.Theme.Index do
 
   defp preview_page(%{page: :pdp} = assigns) do
     product = List.first(assigns.preview_data.products)
-    option_types = product[:option_types] || []
-    variants = product[:variants] || []
+    option_types = Map.get(product, :option_types) || []
+    variants = Map.get(product, :variants) || []
 
     {selected_options, selected_variant} =
       case variants do
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.Admin.Theme.Index do
   defp build_gallery_images(product) do
     alias SimpleshopTheme.Products.ProductImage
 
-    (product[:images] || [])
+    (Map.get(product, :images) || [])
     |> Enum.sort_by(& &1.position)
     |> Enum.map(fn img -> ProductImage.direct_url(img, 1200) end)
     |> Enum.reject(&is_nil/1)
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/collection.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/collection.ex
index e16a651..a9ebbfb 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/collection.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/collection.ex
@@ -101,6 +101,8 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.Shop.Collection do
       cart_drawer_open={@cart_drawer_open}
       cart_status={assigns[:cart_status]}
       active_page="collection"
+      search_query={assigns[:search_query] || ""}
+      search_results={assigns[:search_results] || []}
     >
       <main id="main-content">
         <.collection_header
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/product_show.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/product_show.ex
index 2589340..a3cde59 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/product_show.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop/product_show.ex
@@ -20,14 +20,14 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.Shop.ProductShow do
 
     # Build gallery images from local image_id or external URL
     gallery_images =
-      (product[:images] || [])
+      (Map.get(product, :images) || [])
       |> Enum.sort_by(& &1.position)
       |> Enum.map(fn img -> ProductImage.direct_url(img, 1200) end)
       |> Enum.reject(&is_nil/1)
 
     # Initialize variant selection
     option_types = Product.option_types(product)
-    variants = product[:variants] || []
+    variants = Map.get(product, :variants) || []
     {selected_options, selected_variant} = initialize_variant_selection(variants)
     available_options = compute_available_options(option_types, variants, selected_options)
     display_price = variant_price(selected_variant, product)
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/router.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/router.ex
index d0769be..9c25643 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/router.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/router.ex
@@ -50,7 +50,8 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.Router do
         {SimpleshopThemeWeb.UserAuth, :mount_current_scope},
         {SimpleshopThemeWeb.ThemeHook, :mount_theme},
         {SimpleshopThemeWeb.ThemeHook, :require_site_live},
-        {SimpleshopThemeWeb.CartHook, :mount_cart}
+        {SimpleshopThemeWeb.CartHook, :mount_cart},
+        {SimpleshopThemeWeb.SearchHook, :mount_search}
       ] do
       live "/", Shop.Home, :index
       live "/about", Shop.Content, :about
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/search_hook.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/search_hook.ex
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..76d8f90
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/search_hook.ex
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.SearchHook do
+  @moduledoc """
+  LiveView on_mount hook for product search.
+
+  Mounted in the public_shop live_session to give all shop LiveViews
+  search state and shared event handlers via attach_hook.
+
+  Handles these events:
+  - `search` - run FTS5 search with debounced query
+  - `clear_search` - reset search state
+  """
+
+  import Phoenix.Component, only: [assign: 3]
+  import Phoenix.LiveView, only: [attach_hook: 4]
+
+  alias SimpleshopTheme.Search
+
+  def on_mount(:mount_search, _params, _session, socket) do
+    socket =
+      socket
+      |> assign(:search_query, "")
+      |> assign(:search_results, [])
+      |> attach_hook(:search_events, :handle_event, &handle_search_event/3)
+
+    {:cont, socket}
+  end
+
+  defp handle_search_event("search", %{"value" => query}, socket) do
+    results = Search.search(query)
+
+    socket =
+      socket
+      |> assign(:search_query, query)
+      |> assign(:search_results, results)
+
+    {:halt, socket}
+  end
+
+  defp handle_search_event("clear_search", _params, socket) do
+    socket =
+      socket
+      |> assign(:search_query, "")
+      |> assign(:search_results, [])
+
+    {:halt, socket}
+  end
+
+  defp handle_search_event(_event, _params, socket), do: {:cont, socket}
+end
diff --git a/priv/repo/migrations/20260213020000_create_products_search.exs b/priv/repo/migrations/20260213020000_create_products_search.exs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2ecaaee
--- /dev/null
+++ b/priv/repo/migrations/20260213020000_create_products_search.exs
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+defmodule SimpleshopTheme.Repo.Migrations.CreateProductsSearch do
+  use Ecto.Migration
+
+  def up do
+    # Rowid mapping (FTS5 needs integer rowids, products use UUIDs)
+    execute """
+    CREATE TABLE products_search_map (
+      rowid INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+      product_id TEXT NOT NULL UNIQUE
+    )
+    """
+
+    # FTS5 virtual table — stores its own content for simple delete/reindex
+    execute """
+    CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE products_search USING fts5(
+      title,
+      category,
+      variant_info,
+      description,
+      tokenize='unicode61 remove_diacritics 2'
+    )
+    """
+  end
+
+  def down do
+    execute "DROP TABLE IF EXISTS products_search"
+    execute "DROP TABLE IF EXISTS products_search_map"
+  end
+end
diff --git a/test/simpleshop_theme/search_test.exs b/test/simpleshop_theme/search_test.exs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f4f863c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test/simpleshop_theme/search_test.exs
@@ -0,0 +1,199 @@
+defmodule SimpleshopTheme.SearchTest do
+  use SimpleshopTheme.DataCase, async: false
+
+  alias SimpleshopTheme.Search
+
+  import SimpleshopTheme.ProductsFixtures
+
+  setup do
+    conn = provider_connection_fixture()
+
+    mountain =
+      product_fixture(%{
+        provider_connection: conn,
+        title: "Mountain Sunrise Art Print",
+        description: "<p>A beautiful <strong>mountain</strong> landscape at dawn.</p>",
+        category: "Art Prints"
+      })
+
+    product_variant_fixture(%{
+      product: mountain,
+      title: "Small / Navy",
+      options: %{"Size" => "Small", "Color" => "Navy"},
+      price: 1999
+    })
+
+    ocean =
+      product_fixture(%{
+        provider_connection: conn,
+        title: "Ocean Waves Notebook",
+        description: "A spiral-bound notebook with ocean wave cover art.",
+        category: "Stationery"
+      })
+
+    product_variant_fixture(%{
+      product: ocean,
+      title: "A5",
+      options: %{"Size" => "A5"},
+      price: 1299
+    })
+
+    forest =
+      product_fixture(%{
+        provider_connection: conn,
+        title: "Forest Silhouette T-Shirt",
+        description: "Cotton t-shirt with forest silhouette print.",
+        category: "Apparel"
+      })
+
+    product_variant_fixture(%{
+      product: forest,
+      title: "Large / Black",
+      options: %{"Size" => "Large", "Color" => "Black"},
+      price: 2999
+    })
+
+    product_variant_fixture(%{
+      product: forest,
+      title: "Medium / Navy Blue",
+      options: %{"Size" => "Medium", "Color" => "Navy Blue"},
+      price: 2999
+    })
+
+    # Hidden product — should not appear in search
+    _hidden =
+      product_fixture(%{
+        provider_connection: conn,
+        title: "Hidden Mountain Poster",
+        description: "This should not be searchable.",
+        category: "Art Prints",
+        visible: false
+      })
+
+    Search.rebuild_index()
+
+    %{mountain: mountain, ocean: ocean, forest: forest}
+  end
+
+  describe "search/1" do
+    test "finds products by title", %{mountain: mountain} do
+      results = Search.search("mountain")
+      assert length(results) >= 1
+      assert Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == mountain.id))
+    end
+
+    test "finds products by category", %{mountain: mountain, ocean: ocean} do
+      results = Search.search("art prints")
+      assert Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == mountain.id))
+      refute Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == ocean.id))
+    end
+
+    test "finds products by variant attributes", %{forest: forest} do
+      results = Search.search("navy")
+      assert Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == forest.id))
+    end
+
+    test "finds products by description", %{mountain: mountain} do
+      results = Search.search("landscape")
+      assert Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == mountain.id))
+    end
+
+    test "prefix matching on last token", %{mountain: mountain} do
+      results = Search.search("mou")
+      assert Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == mountain.id))
+    end
+
+    test "multi-word query matches all tokens", %{mountain: mountain} do
+      results = Search.search("mountain sunrise")
+      assert Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == mountain.id))
+    end
+
+    test "returns empty list for blank query" do
+      assert Search.search("") == []
+      assert Search.search("  ") == []
+    end
+
+    test "returns empty list for single character" do
+      assert Search.search("a") == []
+    end
+
+    test "returns empty list for nil" do
+      assert Search.search(nil) == []
+    end
+
+    test "returns empty list for no matches" do
+      assert Search.search("xyznonexistent") == []
+    end
+
+    test "special characters don't crash" do
+      assert Search.search("mountain's") == Search.search("mountains")
+      assert Search.search("test & foo") == []
+      assert Search.search("(brackets)") == []
+    end
+
+    test "hidden products are excluded" do
+      results = Search.search("hidden")
+      assert results == []
+    end
+
+    test "strips HTML from descriptions", %{mountain: mountain} do
+      results = Search.search("landscape dawn")
+      assert Enum.any?(results, &(&1.id == mountain.id))
+    end
+
+    test "results include listing preloads", %{mountain: mountain} do
+      [result | _] = Search.search("mountain sunrise")
+      assert result.id == mountain.id
+      assert Ecto.assoc_loaded?(result.images)
+    end
+
+    test "title matches rank higher than description matches" do
+      results = Search.search("mountain")
+      # Mountain Sunrise Art Print (title match) should rank above
+      # Forest T-Shirt if it happened to mention "mountain" in description
+      first = List.first(results)
+      assert first.title =~ "Mountain"
+    end
+  end
+
+  describe "rebuild_index/0" do
+    test "rebuilds from scratch" do
+      # Verify search works before rebuild
+      assert length(Search.search("mountain")) >= 1
+
+      # Rebuild and verify still works
+      Search.rebuild_index()
+      assert length(Search.search("mountain")) >= 1
+    end
+  end
+
+  describe "index_product/1" do
+    test "indexes a single product", %{ocean: ocean} do
+      # Clear and rebuild without ocean
+      SimpleshopTheme.Repo.query!("DELETE FROM products_search_map")
+      SimpleshopTheme.Repo.query!("DELETE FROM products_search")
+
+      assert Search.search("ocean") == []
+
+      # Index just ocean
+      ocean = SimpleshopTheme.Repo.preload(ocean, [:variants])
+      Search.index_product(ocean)
+
+      results = Search.search("ocean")
+      assert length(results) == 1
+      assert hd(results).id == ocean.id
+    end
+
+    test "reindexing updates existing entry", %{mountain: mountain} do
+      # Change title and reindex
+      mountain =
+        mountain
+        |> Ecto.Changeset.change(title: "Alpine Sunrise Art Print")
+        |> SimpleshopTheme.Repo.update!()
+
+      Search.index_product(mountain)
+
+      assert Search.search("alpine") != []
+    end
+  end
+end