# LiteSearch

> LiteSearch has <10 active installs and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** LiteSearch works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**LiteSearch is an AJAX search widget with built-in support for search history and semantic AI capabilities.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 204
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+65.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dons Digital (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/donsdigital/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/litesearch/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ai search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ai-search/) | #62 | 105 |
| [fuzzy search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fuzzy-search/) | #3 | 6 |
| [product search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product-search/) | #89 | 103 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 593 |
| [semantic search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/semantic-search/) | #12 | 34 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ai search | >100 | 4,093 |
| fuzzy search | #53 | 102 |
| product search | >100 | 8,920 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| semantic search | >100 | 807 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Search with Algolia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-search-with-algolia/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (24) | Oct 9, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [AI Search for WooCommerce – Semantic Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/queryra-ai-search/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 1, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [EZY.ai – AEO & AI SEO for ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ezy-ai/) | 100+ | 3/5 (4) | Sep 21, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [Init Live Search – AI-Powered, Related Posts, Slash Commands](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-live-search/) | 80+ | 5/5 (7) | Oct 6, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [W3P SEO – Lightweight SEO, Schema & AI Search Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-perfect-plugin/) | 90+ | 4/5 (1) | Oct 9, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [AI Search for WooCommerce – Semantic Search & Live-Search Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-search/) | 80+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 4, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [SEOJuice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seojuice/) | 80+ | — | Oct 7, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [IASM – AI Search Visibility Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iasm-ai-search-visibility-monitor/) | 50+ | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [AI Visibility, GEO and AEO Plugin for WordPress: Ayzeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ayzeo-geo-seo/) | 40+ | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [DMValdez AI Context](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmvaldez-ai-context/) | 30+ | — | Jul 17, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LiteSearch safe to use in 2026?
LiteSearch works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LiteSearch?
LiteSearch is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 204 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LiteSearch work with WordPress 7.1?
LiteSearch is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was LiteSearch last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 21, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes LiteSearch?
LiteSearch is developed and maintained by Dons Digital.

### What are the best alternatives to LiteSearch?
The most popular alternatives to LiteSearch are WP Search with Algolia (7K+ installs), AI Search for WooCommerce (200+ installs) and EZY.ai (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/litesearch/ · Generated 2026-10-14 22:47 UTC by PageForge