# SearchWP Live Ajax Search vs Simple Ajax Search

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

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

| | SearchWP Live Ajax Search | Simple Ajax Search |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 50K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 8.6K ✅ | 34 |
| Download trend | -70.1% | +6.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 36 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 85/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 7 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 ✅ | WP 5.3.25 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 5.2.4+ |
| First released | May 2014 | Jun 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SearchWP Live Ajax Search more popular than Simple Ajax Search?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search is the more popular of the two with 50K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Simple Ajax Search.

### Can I use SearchWP Live Ajax Search and Simple Ajax Search together?
Both plugins cover ajax 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 SearchWP Live Ajax Search and Simple 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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