Ajax Search
Ajax Search is a simple instant posts search widget. In the results shows only published posts.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (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 Search stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax search | >100 |
| instant search | >100 |
| live search | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About Ajax Search
From the official readme · v1.2.2Description
Ajax Search is a simple instant posts search widget. In the results shows only published posts.
Installation
- Install Ajax Search either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it. You’re ready to go!
Changelog
No Upgrade Notice. This is the first release.
1.2.2
- [Test] WordPress 4.4.1
- [Test] WordPress 4.3.2
- [Test] WordPress 4.3.1
- [Test] WordPress 4.3.0
- [Test]: WordPress 4.2.1
1.2.1
- [Test]: WordPress 4.0
1.2.0
- New: Remember the last searched string and always display the result
- Change: Ajax search engine rewritten, now it’s using the WP Ajax.
- New: Add placeholder for the search input field
- Change: Perform search if the search string contains at least 2 chars.
- Fix: Optimize performance
- Test: WordPress 3.9.2
1.1.1
- Test: WordPress 3.9.1
1.1.0
- Fix: Show only published posts in result list
- New: Bold the searching string in the result list
- Fix: Update to WordPress 3.8
1.0.2
- Optimize response time
Screenshots
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FAQ
Ajax Search: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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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