# Ivory Search vs WP Full Screen Search

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

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

| | Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin | WP Full Screen Search |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 90K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 62.7K ✅ | 187 |
| Download trend | -24.6% | -8.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 3/5 |
| Reviews | 1,562 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 28/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 2 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 6.5.13 |
| Support resolved | 67% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ | 5.2+ |
| First released | Apr 2017 | Aug 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Ivory Search more popular than WP Full Screen Search?
Ivory Search is the more popular of the two with 90K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for WP Full Screen Search.

### Can I use Ivory Search and WP Full Screen Search together?
Both plugins cover ajax search and 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 WP Full Screen 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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