Live search for post
This plugin use for live search for post without page refresh Using Shortcode [live-post-search]
Consider an alternative
Live search for post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (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 Live search for post stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom search | >100 |
| live search | >100 |
| search | >100 |
| search without page refresh | >100 |
About Live search for post
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin use for live search for post without page refresh Using Shortcode [live-post-search]
Primary Features
* Very easy to use just copy this Shortcode [live-post-search]
* A front-end Custom Search
* Live Search without page refresh
* This plugin is free
Installation
Go to Plugins > Add New.
Search for “Live search for post”.
Click “Install Now”.
OR
Download the zip file.
Upload the zip file via Plugins > Add New > Upload.
Activate the plugin. Look for “Live Search” in the admin menu.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Live search for post: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Live search for post free?
Yes. Live search for post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Live search for post safe to use in 2026?
Live search for post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Live search for post?
Live search for post is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,170 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does Live search for post work with WordPress 7.1?
Live search for post is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Live search for post need?
Live search for post requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Live search for post last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 1, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Live search for post?
Live search for post is developed and maintained by Shail Mehta.
What are the best alternatives to Live search for post?
The most popular alternatives to Live search for post are Swiftype Site Search Plugin… (400+ installs), Site Search 360 (400+ installs) and Post Meta Searcher (100+ installs).
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