# Ivory Search vs Ajax Search

> Ivory Search vs Ajax Search compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Ivory Search comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Ajax Search.

**Ivory Search comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Ajax Search.** Choose Ivory Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Ajax Search if you care most about download trend.

| | Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin | Ajax Search |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 90K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 61.2K ✅ | 57 |
| Download trend | -25.8% | +83.9% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 1/5 |
| Reviews | 1,561 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 18/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.4.34 |
| Support resolved | 67% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ | Any |
| First released | Apr 2017 | Nov 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Ivory Search or Ajax Search?
Ivory Search comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Ajax Search. Choose Ivory Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Ajax Search if you care most about download trend.

### Is Ivory Search more popular than Ajax Search?
Ivory Search is the more popular of the two with 90K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Ajax Search.

### Can I use Ivory Search and Ajax Search together?
Both plugins cover ajax search, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Ivory Search and Ajax Search free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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