Ajax Dropdowns
Add content from multiple post types on one page with a dropdown to switch between them. Dropdowns are displayed on the frontend of your site and can query posts via Ajax, inline, or redirection.
Consider an alternative
Ajax Dropdowns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Ajax Dropdowns stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax | >100 |
| dropdowns | >100 |
| option | >100 |
| pages | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 14 reviews
About Ajax Dropdowns
From the official readme · v0.9.8Description
Add content from multiple post types on one page with a dropdown to switch between them. Dropdowns are displayed on the frontend of your site and can query posts via Ajax, inline, or redirection.
Features
- Create unlimited dropdowns
- Display on any post or page using the included shortcode
- Drag and drop posts to reorder them within a dropdown
- Decrease page load by dynamically querying posts via Ajax
- Use inline dropdowns to quickly switch between posts
- Redirection method also available
Get Involved
Developers can contribute via the Ajax Dropdowns GitHub Repository.
Translators can contribute new languages to Ajax Dropdowns and our other WordPress plugins through Transifex.
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 3.0 or greater
- PHP version 5.2.4 or greater
- MySQL version 5.0 or greater
Automatic Installation
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don’t even need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic install of Ajax Dropdown, log in to your WordPress admin panel, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field type “Ajax Dropdown” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found the plugin you can view details about it such as the point release, rating and description. Most importantly of course, you can install it by simply clicking Install Now. After clicking that link you will be asked if you’re sure you want to install the plugin. Click yes and WordPress will automatically complete the installation.
Manual Installation
The manual installation method involves downloading the plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favorite FTP application.
- Download the plugin file to your computer and unzip it
- Using an FTP program, or your hosting control panel, upload the unzipped plugin folder to your WordPress installation’s wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu within the WordPress admin.
Upgrading
Automatic updates should work like a charm; as always though, ensure you backup your site just in case.
Changelog
0.9.8
- Fix – Automatically display content of first option in widget.
0.9.7
- Feature – Enable shortcode to be used in text widgets.
0.9.6
- Fix – Explicitly load jQuery.
- Localization – Use ajax-dropdowns textdomain. Props @suifengtec
- Localization – Update translations.
0.9.5
- Feature – Add no content option to display dropdown only in redirect mode.
0.9.4
- Feature – Enable bulk adding all posts of a post type.
0.9.3
- Tweak – Order posts by title in admin.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Ajax Dropdowns: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Is Ajax Dropdowns free?
Yes. Ajax Dropdowns is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Ajax Dropdowns safe to use in 2026?
Ajax Dropdowns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Ajax Dropdowns?
Ajax Dropdowns is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,364 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.
Does Ajax Dropdowns work with WordPress 7.1?
Ajax Dropdowns is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Ajax Dropdowns last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.8, was released on December 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Ajax Dropdowns?
Ajax Dropdowns is developed and maintained by ThemeBoy.
What are the best alternatives to Ajax Dropdowns?
The most popular alternatives to Ajax Dropdowns are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).
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