# Search Placeholder Avada

> Search Placeholder Avada has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Search Placeholder Avada shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Search Placeholder Avada allows you to add your own custom placeholder text for Avada’s search input box.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 3,772
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+61.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 18, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.2+, PHP 7.2.18+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mark l chaves (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mlchaves/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-placeholder-avada/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avada/) | #3 | 11 |
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #34 | 129 |
| [placeholder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/placeholder/) | #5 | 26 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | #99 | 589 |
| [themefusion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themefusion/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| avada | >100 | 416 |
| header | >100 | 10,000 |
| placeholder | >100 | 4,676 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| themefusion | #1 | 3 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 93.7%
- 1.1: 6.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Fancy Elements for Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-elements-for-avada/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 7, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [QuadMenu – Avada Mega Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quadmenu-avada/) | 200+ | — | Mar 15, 2021 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [Hide and Seek Header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-and-seek-header/) | 80+ | 4/5 (5) | Dec 18, 2022 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [All in one Avada Addons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-avada-addons/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 29, 2021 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [LuckyFish Bulk Page Creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/luckyfish-bulk-page-creator/) | 10+ | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Clinic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-clinic/) | 10+ | — | Mar 22, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Editor Cleanup For Avada: FDP add-on to cleanup the Avada frontend editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/editor-cleanup-for-avada/) | 10+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [AI Labels for Fusion Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-labels-for-fusion-builder/) | <10 | — | Dec 8, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/) | <10 | — | Sep 18, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Ilabsys Library Preview Enhancer for Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ilabsys-library-preview-enhancer-for-avada/) | <10 | — | Jul 19, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Search Placeholder Avada safe to use in 2026?
Search Placeholder Avada shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search Placeholder Avada?
Search Placeholder Avada is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,772 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search Placeholder Avada work with WordPress 7.1?
Search Placeholder Avada is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Search Placeholder Avada need?
Search Placeholder Avada requires PHP 7.2.18 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Search Placeholder Avada last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on December 18, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Search Placeholder Avada?
Search Placeholder Avada is developed and maintained by mark l chaves.

### What are the best alternatives to Search Placeholder Avada?
The most popular alternatives to Search Placeholder Avada are Fancy Elements for Avada (400+ installs), QuadMenu – Avada Mega Menu (200+ installs) and Hide and Seek Header (80+ installs).


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