# Simple Ajax Search

> Simple Ajax Search has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 32 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Ajax Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**With this plugin you can create very easily a dynamic ajax search engine of your blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,729
- **Downloads (30 days):** 32 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 16, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pablocianes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pablocianes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-ajax-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 337 |
| [blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog/) | >100 | 255 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 582 |
| [search engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-engine/) | #19 | 37 |
| [seeker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seeker/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,197 |
| blog | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| search engine | >100 | 4,919 |
| seeker | #32 | 36 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (179) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Ajax Search safe to use in 2026?
Simple Ajax Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Ajax Search?
Simple Ajax Search is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,729 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 32 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Ajax Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Ajax Search is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Ajax Search need?
Simple Ajax Search requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Ajax Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 16, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Ajax Search?
Simple Ajax Search is developed and maintained by pablocianes.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Ajax Search?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Ajax Search are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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