HTML5 Search for WordPress
Replaces the built in WordPress search form with an HTML5 search form complete with auto lookup.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where HTML5 Search for WordPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| HTML5 | >100 |
| search | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About HTML5 Search for WordPress
From the official readme · v15.01Description
Replaces the built in WordPress search form with an HTML5 search form complete with auto lookup.
This plugin is maintained by Christopher Ross, http://thisismyurl.com/ or you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/thisismyurl/
Updates
Updates to the plugin will be posted to http://thisismyurl.com/downloads/html5-search-for-wordpress/
Installation
To install the plugin, please upload the folder to your plugins folder and active the plugin. The plugin has no settings.
Changelog
moved CSS to child directories added information page for plugin tested for WordPress 4.1 removed icon file Added OOP Class structure Migrated common structure for plugins
15.01
- moved CSS to child directories
- added information page for plugin
- tested for WordPress 4.1
- removed icon file
- Added OOP Class structure
- Migrated common structure for plugins
1.0.0
- Plugin built from the fantastic code at http://bavotasan.com/tutorials/html5-search-form-in-wordpress/
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FAQ
HTML5 Search for WordPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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