# HTML5 Search for WordPress

> HTML5 Search for WordPress has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML5 Search for WordPress 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.

**Replaces the built in WordPress search form with an HTML5 search form complete with auto lookup.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,808
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+17.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 15.01
- **Last updated:** Jan 16, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jean-Francois Arseneault (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jfarsen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html5-search-box-for-wordpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [HTML5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5/) | #62 | 85 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 587 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| HTML5 | >100 | 1,153 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 15.01: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (57) | Aug 23, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Videojs HTML5 Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/videojs-html5-player/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | May 24, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Gravity Forms – Placeholders add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-placeholders/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (24) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [Video Player for WPBakery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/video-player-for-wpbakery/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | May 18, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Bradmax Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bradmax-player/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (11) | Mar 6, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 6 | [mb.YTPlayer for background videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpmbytplayer/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (28) | Sep 14, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 7 | [Flowplayer Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flowplayer6-video-player/) | 900+ | 4/5 (6) | Nov 14, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Modernizr for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modernizr/) | 800+ | 3.4/5 (5) | May 4, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Able Player, accessible HTML5 media player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ableplayer/) | 300+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jun 21, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [oEmbed External Video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oembed-external-video/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML5 Search for WordPress free?
Yes. HTML5 Search for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTML5 Search for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
HTML5 Search for WordPress 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 HTML5 Search for WordPress?
HTML5 Search for WordPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,808 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML5 Search for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML5 Search for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTML5 Search for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 15.01, was released on January 16, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes HTML5 Search for WordPress?
HTML5 Search for WordPress is developed and maintained by Jean-Francois Arseneault.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Search for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to HTML5 Search for WordPress are Easy Video Player (20K+ installs), Videojs HTML5 Player (7K+ installs) and Gravity Forms (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-search-box-for-wordpress/ · Generated 2026-10-07 02:12 UTC by PageForge