Search Placeholder Avada
Search Placeholder Avada allows you to add your own custom placeholder text for Avada’s search input box.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (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 Search Placeholder Avada stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avada | >100 |
| header | >100 |
| placeholder | >100 |
| search | >100 |
| themefusion | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Search Placeholder Avada
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
Customise your search placeholder text!
Search Placeholder Avada allows you to add your own custom placeholder text for Avada’s search input box.
There’s new support for all themes.
Usage
Originally built for Avada by ThemeFusion, you can now use this on any theme.
With version 2.0, there’s built-in support for Avada and WordPress default themes. You can also use a PHP hook (filter) to add any CSS selector you need.
The plugin settings are under Settings > Search Placeholder Avada.
Example Filter for Supporting Any Theme
/** Search Placeholder Avada: filter for your own CSS selectors. Separate selectors with a comma. */
add_filter( 'search_placeholder_css_selectors', function() {
return ".this-is-a-test-class, #this-is-a-test-id, .another-class";
}
);
Tweak the filter for your needs. Then, add it to your child theme’s functions.php file or use a code snippets plugin that supports adding PHP hooks.
Disclaimer
The Search Placeholder Avada plugin and its author are not affiliated with Avada or ThemeFusion in any way.
Installation
- Upload the contents of the plugin zip file to the
/wp-content/plugins/search-placeholder-avadadirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ page in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Will this plugin work for other themes?
Yes! Version 2.0.0 has built-in support for Avada and WordPress default themes. It also has new PHP filter hook for you to add any CSS selectors. That means Search Placeholder Avada can work for any theme 🙂
Changelog
Will now clean up the sole DB option for this plugin on uninstall.
2.0.0
- Added built-in support for WordPress’ Twenty Twenty themes.
- Added filter for custom CSS selectors for any search input field.
1.1.0
- Added code to delete placeholder option from the DB on plugin uninstall.
- Tested on WordPress 5.5 and Avada 7.0.2.
1.0.0
- First release. Tested on Avada 6.2.1 and 6.2.2.
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FAQ
Search Placeholder Avada: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
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 86 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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