# Ajax Search

> Ajax Search has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ajax Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**Ajax Search is a simple instant posts search widget. In the results shows only published posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,326
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+100% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sandor Kovacs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/almos20/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-search/) | #37 | 83 |
| [instant search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instant-search/) | #13 | 29 |
| [live search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-search/) | #25 | 69 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax search | >100 | 4,301 |
| instant search | >100 | 2,246 |
| live search | >100 | 7,848 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [FiboSearch – Ajax Search for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-search-for-woocommerce/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,815) | Oct 8, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-search-to-menu/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (1,561) | Oct 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Advance Product Search- Voice & Ajax Search for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/th-advance-product-search/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 14, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [Sokol: Smart WooCommerce Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-woocommerce-search/) | 5K+ | 4.4/5 (24) | Sep 16, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Jetpack Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-search/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (10) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Product Search For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-product-search-for-woo/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Sep 4, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Magnify – Suggestive Search Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magnify-suggestive-search/) | 3K+ | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Search in Place](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-in-place/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (64) | Sep 30, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 9 | [SearchIQ – The Search Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchiq/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (197) | Oct 3, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced All in One Admin Search by WP Spotlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-spotlight-search/) | 900+ | 4.3/5 (8) | May 15, 2025 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ajax Search free?
Yes. Ajax Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ajax Search safe to use in 2026?
Ajax Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ajax Search?
Ajax Search is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,326 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ajax Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Ajax Search is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ajax Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on January 9, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Ajax Search?
Ajax Search is developed and maintained by Sandor Kovacs.

### What are the best alternatives to Ajax Search?
The most popular alternatives to Ajax Search are FiboSearch (100K+ installs), Ivory Search (90K+ installs) and Advance Product Search- Voi… (9K+ installs).


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