# Autocomplete Search

> Autocomplete Search has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 46/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Autocomplete Search works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

**The Autocomplete Search Plugin enhances your WordPress search experience by providing an intuitive, fast, and responsive autocomplete feature. It searches across: – Posts – Pages – WooCommerce Products – Custom Posts**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,458
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+89.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 46/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 15, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aarti Chauhan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aarti1318/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/autocomplete-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-search/) | #31 | 82 |
| [autocomplete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/autocomplete/) | #31 | 83 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | >100 | 379 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,117 |
| [products](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/products/) | >100 | 333 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax search | >100 | 4,282 |
| autocomplete | #81 | 838 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| products | >100 | 10,000 |

## 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 | 96/100 |
| 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/) | 4K+ | 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 Autocomplete Search free?
Yes. Autocomplete Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Autocomplete Search safe to use in 2026?
Autocomplete Search works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Autocomplete Search?
Autocomplete Search is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,458 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Autocomplete Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Autocomplete Search is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Autocomplete Search need?
Autocomplete Search requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Autocomplete Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on December 15, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Autocomplete Search?
Autocomplete Search is developed and maintained by Aarti Chauhan.

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


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